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Nearly 570% Increase in Development in Western NC Mountains Since 1976

August 6, 2010 | Projects, Urban Growth Model, Urban Growth Model Researchers | no comments

UNC Charlotte Collaboration Extends Urban Growth Mapping and Forecasting to NC Mountain Counties How has rapid urban growth and land development changed western North Carolina’s natural landscape since 1976?  What challenges will the region...

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  • Nearly 570% Increase in Development in Western NC Mountains Since 1976
    Nearly 570% Increase in Development in Western NC Mountains Since 1976

    Nearly 570% Increase in Development in Western NC Mountains Since 1976

    August 6, 2010

    UNC Charlotte Collaboration Extends Urban Growth Mapping and Forecasting to NC Mountain Counties How has rapid urban growth and land development changed western North Carolina’s natural landscape since...

  • How Much Open Space Is Needed?
    How Much Open Space Is Needed?

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    Estimating the Demand for Public Open Space: Evidence from North Carolina Municipalities This RENCI research project builds models that predict how much open space a municipality needs in order to satisfy...

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  • Four County Western Expansion of the Urban Growth Model

    Four County Western Expansion of the Urban Growth Model

    December 21, 2009

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    Long Distance Touchtable Demostration

    Long Distance Touchtable Demostration

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