Depending on what you mean by "innovation in environmental policy", there are some interesting reads out there. Two of my favorites are (one older and one much newer):
Duerksen, C. and C. Snyder. 2005. Nature-friendly communities: Habitat protection and land-use planning. Island Press: Washington, DC. The book is built on case studies of government policy and practices at a number of different political levels. Beatley, T. 2011. Biophilic cities: Integrating nature into urban design and planning. Island Press: Washington, DC. Although built around a particular frame of environmental practice(s), the book includes lots of discussion about what is happening in different cities throughout the U.S. Patrick ______________________________________ Patrick T. Hurley, Ph.D. Asst. Professor Environmental Studies Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 V: 484.762.4323 F: 610.409.3660 webpages.ursinus.edu/phurley ______________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Steinberg Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 5:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [gep-ed] urban environmental innovation? Dear GEPers, Can anyone recommend a book with case studies highlighting cities or other local governance units that are noteworthy innovators in environmental policy? I'm eager to avoid a wild goose chase looking at 1,001 cases, so I am hoping that there is a credible, research-based source with lots of examples brought together in one volume. I am especially interested in examples from US cities, but welcome any and all. Many thanks in advance for any leads. Paul Paul F. Steinberg Associate Professor of Political Science & Environmental Policy http://www.hmc.edu/steinberg Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, & the Arts 301 East Platt Boulevard Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA 91711 tel. 909-607-3840
