An Assessment of Smart Growth Policies in Austin, Texas

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dc.contributor.authorLewis, Sarah Danse
dc.contributor.committeeMemberHofer, Martha Kay
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWright, Walter
dc.contributor.committeeMemberGarcia, Stephanie
dc.date.accessioned2007-12-14T16:36:11Z
dc.date.available2012-02-24T10:14:53Z
dc.date.issued2007-12
dc.descriptionAn Applied Research Project Submitted to the Department of Political Science, Texas State University-San Marcos, in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Public Administration, Fall 2007.
dc.description.abstractSmart Growth is a form of development that incorporates mixed-use development, high-density planning, and transportation in one area in order to create a pedestrian oriented and environmentally friendly cityscape. Smart Growth is largely an answer to the problems created by sprawl, such as environmental degradation and unpopulated town centers. Affordability and housing choice are key components of a smart growth program; the needs of low-income and middle-class residents also are addressed. The reviewed literature suggests that smart growth is the best way to address such problems of urban sprawl, population growth, and affordable housing. This research will focus on Austin, Texas, its particular development issues and solutions, and offer suggested policies for implementation to increase smart growth compliance. City documents and archives as well as direct observation of emerging developments are examined to describe Austin's current development procedures. A model Smart Growth program developed from the literature will be the basis for examination. The observed developments and documents suggest that the City of Austin is generally supportive of smart growth development. However, there are a few benchmarks to be reached in order to serve its existing residents as well as plan for the expected population growth. The recommended policies will help Austin become a model smart growth city.
dc.description.departmentPublic Administration
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dc.format.extent102 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationLewis, S. D. (2007). An assessment of smart growth policies in Austin, Texas. Masters of Public Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/3584
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectsmart growth
dc.subjectdevelopment policy
dc.subjectaffordable housing
dc.subjectsprawl
dc.subjectAustin
dc.subjectTexas
dc.subjectPublic Administration
dc.titleAn Assessment of Smart Growth Policies in Austin, Texas
dc.typeApplied Research Project

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