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The Political Correlates Of Sustainable Development: A Case Study Of Winter Park, Fl, Ariella Lvov
The Political Correlates Of Sustainable Development: A Case Study Of Winter Park, Fl, Ariella Lvov
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How do cities find the path to sustainable development policy when confronted with constituent opposition? To address this dilemma, a case study of a small, land-locked city in Central Florida was conducted, whose long battle with sustainable development has been, at times, both successful and unsuccessful. Winter Park provides an excellent backdrop for studying which political correlates are requisite for the successful execution of growth policy. This study explores three sustainable development initiatives in Winter Park: (a) light rail, (b) SunRail, and (c) transit-oriented development. The researcher conducted an analysis of both archival research and structured interviews with local elected …