期刊名称：Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences
印刷版ISSN：1842-2845
出版年度：2006
卷号：16
出版社：Babes Bolyai University
摘要：The paper concerns itself with the notion of smart growth in the United States, focusing on the states’ approaches involving this vision. American communities are facing many negative consequences of the current pattern of growth, namely urban sprawl. Over the last decade, sustainable development has emerged worldwide not only as a viable solution to combat sprawl but also as a new pattern of development. One can argue that the American experience with regard to combating the negative effects the growth has on cities, communities and environment is relevant for other countries as well. The negative consequences of growth are similar everywhere, therefore an analysis of one nation efforts would provide useful tools for other countries. Romania should understand that growth could have not only positive benefits but also negative effects on environment, economy, community life, and public health. The main question of the paper refers to the rationales for adopting smart growth principles. After an overview of the concept, several states’ efforts regarding smart growth in the U.S. are examined. Based on these findings, and the smart growth literature, a framework of factors, and conditions will be developed in order to help interested nations understand better the smart growth phenomenon in the U.S. Then, the validity of the elements of the framework for the Romanian context will be analyzed in order to explore the likeness of adopting such a smart growth philosophy in Romania.
