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Open Space Cluster Developments to Conservation Subdivisions: Standards and Management Plans Influencing Conservation Goals

Wynn, James Joshi
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1219345472

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2008, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Environmental Studies (Arts and Sciences).
This thesis poses the question: Can goals for natural resource conservation and sustainability be better achieved through higher standards for the quantity, quality, configuration and management of the open space areas in conservation subdivisions? This thesis is based on an analysis of the standards in the literature that are used to designate the quantity, quality, configuration and management of the open space in conservation subdivisions, and their influence on the conservation goals of natural resource preservation and sustainability. Using a case study approach this thesis analyzes three conservation subdivisions and their respective municipal subdivision ordinances, including: their covenants, conditions and restrictions; development design guidelines; management plans; and site characteristics. Conclusions reached confirm that there are a variety of terms, standards and design and management approaches that can be advanced to influence natural resource conservation and sustainability goals. Each case study site and ordinance profiled has approaches and standards that can be used to inform future land use policy and planning to better achieve goals most valued in a particular location.
Nancy J. Manring, PhD (Committee Chair)
Nancy Bain, PhD (Committee Member)
Geoff Buckley, PhD (Committee Member)
111 p.
Architecture; Civil Engineering; Design; Ecology; Energy; Environmental Engineering; Environmental Science; Geography; Landscaping; Public Administration; Systems Design; Transportation; Urban Planning
conservation development; conservation subdivision; open space; cluster development; cluster subdivision; subdivision ordinance; zoning ordinance

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  • Wynn, J. J. (2008). Open Space Cluster Developments to Conservation Subdivisions: Standards and Management Plans Influencing Conservation Goals [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1219345472

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Wynn, James. Open Space Cluster Developments to Conservation Subdivisions: Standards and Management Plans Influencing Conservation Goals. 2008. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1219345472.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Wynn, James. "Open Space Cluster Developments to Conservation Subdivisions: Standards and Management Plans Influencing Conservation Goals." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1219345472

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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