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Selected Works of Michael E Lewyn
Presentation
The Promise and Peril (but Mostly Peril) of Green Amendments
Congress for the New Urbanism (2023)
  • Michael Lewyn
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Abstract
Seven states have so-called "green amendments"- constitutional provisions that give citizens the right to a clean environment. My speech shows how these provisions can easily be misused to fight infill housing in walkable areas, bike lanes, and similar environmentally friendly, pro-urban policies.
Keywords
  • green amendment,
  • environmental,
  • infill,
  • rezoning,
  • upzoning,
  • urban,
  • bike lane
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Publication Date
June 1, 2023
Location
Charlotte, NC
Comments
Speech made at 2023 CNU conference.
Citation Information
Michael Lewyn. "The Promise and Peril (but Mostly Peril) of Green Amendments" Congress for the New Urbanism (2023)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lewyn/247/