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Article: Covering the land use story
- Article from:
- The Quill
- Article date:
- November 1, 1999
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi Nov 1999. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Land use is one of the fastest growing stories of our time. Cities, suburbs and rural regions all face challenges growing out of changing land use patterns. The patterns are consequences of economic and population growth. Rules, regulations and laws are shifting to address changes in land use. Inevitably, there are clashes among competing uses promoted by public and private interests. The outcomes of those disputes affect the economic and social lives ofpeople in inner cities, suburban rings and the countryside. William Fulton, a planner with a background in journalism, offers a guide for reporting the land use story.
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