" Sprawl " is one of the most common terms used to describe the " unrestricted and rapid expansion of development " at the periphery of a community. It maintains a low-density character that neither maximizes land use efficiency  nor protects natural resources. Rather, sprawling development encroaches on natural habitats and expends natural resources  at a rate much higher than compact development  patterns. Whether it be on the outskirts of a large metropolitan area, on the

Comprehensive plans are “essential feature[s] of long-term planning for cities and counties all over the United States. ” In fact, the...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental planning researchers began to study the challenges experienced by small cities and...

One tool that Blaine County leverages to manage its growth is a transfer of development rights (TDR) program.