,,The Value of Open Spaces: How Preserving North Carolina's Natural Heritage Benefits Our Economy and Quality of Life

The Value of Open Spaces: How Preserving North Carolina's Natural Heritage Benefits Our Economy and Quality of Life


 

Publication Date: June 2004

Publisher: North Carolina Public Interest Research Group Education Fund

Author(s): Elizabeth Ouzts; Dave Algoso; Travis Madsen

Research Area: Environment

Keywords: land use; sprawl; economic growth

Type: Report

Coverage: North Carolina

Abstract:

In the past, conventional wisdom held that open space purchases, while offering important social benefits, drained local government finances and did not contribute to economic growth. However preserving North Carolina's natural heritage can strengthen the foundation for economic growth, enhance quality of life, and protect the health of the environment. The Value of Open Space reviews the many ways open space creates value for the community.