Publication Date
Spring 2003
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
Department
Urban and Regional Planning
Abstract
This report explores public/private partnerships and their use in protecting critical lands. It examines the structure of such partnerships, including the benefits and downfalls, the players involved, and the strengths and weaknesses of the players.
Four case studies are examined that illustrate ways that public/private partnerships be specifically geared toward resource conservation. From the facilitation of land purchases intended to preserve sensitive environmental resources, as shown in the discussions of the Trust for Public Lands and the Ballona Wetlands Land Trust, to the protection and ongoing operation of national landmarks, as illustrated in the discussions of the Presidio Trust and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, the examples outline the critical role that public/private partnerships can play.
The adaptation of these partnerships and their success in ilirthering environmental goals has begun to play an important part in the environmental movement. The free-market environmentalism that is fostered through these partnerships can be invaluable in securing resources that may otherwise be lost in the name of progress or financial gain.
Recommended Citation
Hoenscheid, Abbe L., "Public/Private Partnerships and Environmentalism" (2003). Master's Projects. 1627.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.rkc2hZwe
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/1627
