Conservation by Design Case Studies

The 552-page Rural by Design (2nd edition) provides unparalleled land use planning guidance and can be ordered directly from the author. Randall Arendt developed additional case studies post-publication and offers them here free of charge for viewing and download.

Features a dozen Southeastern PA case studies where a successful collaboration emerged between municipal officials, developers and land conservation efforts.

A case study on Conservation by Design. The studies provide the perspective of both the land owner and the developer in creating open-space friendly developments.