Regional planning acceptance by residents of northern New York, USA

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Environ. Manage.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01867872· OSTI ID:5752858

Bobrow, P; Gaige, B; Harris, G; Kennedy, J; King, L; Raymond, W; Werbitsky, D

This study compares the effectiveness of two regional planning agencies in terms of public support for various planning activities. The Adirondack Park Agency has implemented a restrictive regulatory program with little citizen participation by Adirondack residents. The Tug Hill Commission has implemented an advisory and coordinating program with an emphasis on public input. A survey of residents of two towns in each region found that respondents from both regions favored a planning agency that incorporates citizen input; controls air, water, and toxic waste pollution; and develops recreation areas. They strongly opposed an agency that regulates private land-use. Basic demographic characteristics and levels of environmental concern were similar in all four towns, but receptivity to various planning activities was consistently greater among residents of the Tug Hill Region. Paired comparisons of the four towns demonstrated no differences between towns of different regions. Public support for regional planning is greater in the Tug Hill Region than in the Adirondack Park. 19 references, 1 figure, 3 tables.

• Research Organization: St. Lawrence Univ., Canton, NY
• OSTI ID: 5752858
• Journal Information: Environ. Manage.; (United States), Vol. 8:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
LAND USE
PUBLIC POLICY
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
NEW YORK
RECREATIONAL AREAS
PLANNING
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
REGIONAL COOPERATION
REGULATIONS
SURVEYS
COOPERATION
FEDERAL REGION II
NORTH AMERICA
USA
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