Growth Management
/ˈɡroʊθ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulatory process by which governments manage the rate, location, and quality of urban growth to achieve sustainable development and public welfare.
The city enacted new growth management policies to control suburban sprawl.
- (n.) A legal framework or set of planning tools used to balance development interests with environmental protection and infrastructure capacity.
Growth management statutes require municipalities to prepare comprehensive plans addressing land use and transportation.
Forms
- growth management
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Commentary
Growth management often involves balancing competing legal interests in development and environmental protection, requiring clear statutory authority and coordination among local, regional, and state agencies.
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