John R. Nolon

Climate Change and Sustainable Development: The Quest for Green Communities, Part II

Abstract This is the first of two commentaries that explore the role of local governments in mitigating and adapting to climate change through sustainable development strategies. They focus on the significant authority to regulate land use and building construction that is delegated to local governments by their states, and how that authority can be coordinated with the roles and responsibilities of state and federal governments to manage climate change and achieve sustainable development.

Land use law for sustainable development

This volume, the proceedings of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law 2004 Nairobi Colloquium, surveys global experience in implementing land use policies along the sustainable development continuum. Some chapters discuss the challenges of implementing sustainable land use policies in different regions, revealing problems common to all jurisdictions and highlighting other more unique obstacles to sustainability. Other contributions address new approaches to sustainable land use, such as reforms to property rights regimes and environmental law. Comparative approaches enrich the analysis.

Compendium of land use laws for sustainable development

Acknowledgments Part I. Introduction Part II. International Agreements to Sustainable Land Management Part III. National Agreements to Land Use Planning for Sustainable Development: 1. Africa 2. Asia 3. Australia 4. Europe 5. Latin America 6. North America.

Integrating Sustainable Development Planning and Climate Change Management: A Challenge to Planners and Land Use Attorneys

This essay is based on the authors’ new book, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Law in a Nutshell (West 2011), which describes the close relationship between sustainable development and climate change management. The book reviews the history of both fields and demonstrates how they appeared at the same time as an integrated set of considerations. It contains numerous examples of state and local initiatives that draw on the skills of the planning and legal professions, including energy-efficient buildings, green buildings and sites, renewable energy, green neighborhoods (including transit-oriented development, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system for Neighborhood Development (LEEDND), green infrastructure, and district energy systems), and climate change adaptation through sequestration, resiliency, and adjustments to sea level rise.

The Future of Our Land: Presidential Leadership

Abstract The land use and environmental challenges confronting us today have never been more serious, demanding attention at all levels of government. With the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, this is an opportune time to take stock and question what the role of the federal government should be in addressing these challenges. Consider the following events in October 2007. California fires raged across southern California leaving in their wake more than

Sea–Level Rise and the Legacy of Lucas: Planning for an Uncertain Future

1 billion in damages in San Diego County alone and more than 1,500 homes destroyed; Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue asked President Bush to declare the northern part of the state a major disaster area because there’s only enough water to serve three million residents for 90 days; and Kansas became the first state on October 18 to reject a coal-fired power plant because of its global warming impacts. Lets not forget the Katrina catastrophe in New Orleans and the Gulf communities two years ago. Those communities and families are still struggling. The intersection between local, state, and federal responsibilities for protecting our citizens, building sustainable communities, and planning for the future requires our leaders at all levels to think outside of the box. We asked four prominent land use law professors to write a letter to the next President of the United States, providing some guidance and ideas about what he or she might do upon assuming office in January 2009. Perhaps these suggestions will stimulate some discussion from the candidates themselves; even better, they might spur some much-needed action.

Land Use Law for Sustainable Development: Frontmatter

Abstract In our changing world one thing is certain: Uncertainty will characterize predictions about the impact of new urban developments on the risks of floods, earthquakes, traffic congestion, or environmental harms.AbstractIn our changing world one thing is certain: Uncertainty will characterize predictions about the impact of new urban developments on the risks of floods, earthquakes, traffic congestion, or environmental harms.

Land Use Law for Sustainable Development: NATIONAL APPROACHES TO LAND USE PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

This volume, the proceedings of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law 2004 Nairobi Colloquium, surveys global experience in implementing land use policies along the sustainable development continuum. Some chapters discuss the challenges of implementing sustainable land use policies in different regions, revealing problems common to all jurisdictions and highlighting other more unique obstacles to sustainability. Other contributions address new approaches to sustainable land use, such as reforms to property rights regimes and environmental law. Comparative approaches enrich the analysis.

Kelo Decision Raises 10 Questions

This volume, the proceedings of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law 2004 Nairobi Colloquium, surveys global experience in implementing land use policies along the sustainable development continuum. Some chapters discuss the challenges of implementing sustainable land use policies in different regions, revealing problems common to all jurisdictions and highlighting other more unique obstacles to sustainability. Other contributions address new approaches to sustainable land use, such as reforms to property rights regimes and environmental law. Comparative approaches enrich the analysis.

National Land Use Planning: Revisiting Senator Jackson's 1970 Policy Act

Given the strength of the dissent in Kelo and the contagious furor caused by the decision, scholars and practitioners should read the decision carefully, consider it in the context of the unanimous Lingle decision, and answer a number of questions the cases pose. Six of our 10 questions are included below.