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Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1977
Description
The case of Boca Raton, Florida, illustrates many of the
key legal, environmental and intergovernmental issues emerging
in the growth management policies of other communities. In a
1972 amendment to the city charter, the voters of Boca Raton placed
an absolute limit on population and housing by a 40,000 -unit "cap"
on development.
The Growth Cap illustrates the expansion of an issue which
began with a small group of concerned citizens who wanted to preserve
the city's "low-density" character.
The controversy opened up multi-agendas which developed in
stages. Multiple access points were available to the proponents
(environmentalists and home owners) and opponents (developers and
real estate interests) of the Cap. Due to both the pluralistic nature
of the political system and the nature of the Growth Cap, the issue
was expanded beyond the city policy agenda and came to the county
and the courts.
key legal, environmental and intergovernmental issues emerging
in the growth management policies of other communities. In a
1972 amendment to the city charter, the voters of Boca Raton placed
an absolute limit on population and housing by a 40,000 -unit "cap"
on development.
The Growth Cap illustrates the expansion of an issue which
began with a small group of concerned citizens who wanted to preserve
the city's "low-density" character.
The controversy opened up multi-agendas which developed in
stages. Multiple access points were available to the proponents
(environmentalists and home owners) and opponents (developers and
real estate interests) of the Cap. Due to both the pluralistic nature
of the political system and the nature of the Growth Cap, the issue
was expanded beyond the city policy agenda and came to the county
and the courts.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
105 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
13867
Additional Information
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1977
Date Text
1977
Date Issued (EDTF)
1977
Extension
FAU
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FADT13867
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monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Attributed name: Department of Political Science
Person Preferred Name
COOK, PATRICIA LYNN.
Graduate College
Physical Description
105 p.
application/pdf
Title Plain
AGENDA-SETTING: THE POLITICS AND POLICIES OF GROWTH CONTROL IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
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Origin Information
1977
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
AGENDA-SETTING: THE POLITICS AND POLICIES OF GROWTH CONTROL IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
Other Title Info
AGENDA-SETTING: THE POLITICS AND POLICIES OF GROWTH CONTROL IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA