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This page lists a variety of green infrastructure publications available for download or with links on how to obtain a copy.

Green Infrastructure: Linking Landscapes and Communities

Providing both the historical framework for the importance of greenways and green space networks, and practical advice on how to design and implement them, Benedict and McMahon’s book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand innovative approaches to conservation-minded land use.   Read more>

Green Infrastructure Case Study Series

Eight NEW case studies featuring Green Infrastructure success stories from around the country.  Read more>

Green Infrastructure Plan Evaluation Frameworks

Article by McDonald, L., Allen, W., Benedict, M., and K. O'Connor in the Journal on Conservation Planning, March 2005.  Read more>

Green Infrastructure: Smart Conservation for the 21st Century

Mark A. Benedict, Ph.D. and Edward T. McMahon, J.D. co-authored a series of articles that promote green infrastructure as the smart conservation solution of the 21st century.  Read more>

Growing with Green Infrastructure

The Heritage Conservancy, a non-profit organization with a mission of preserving Pennsylvania's natural and historic heritage, has recently released this new publication.  Read more>

How Cities Use Parks for Green Infrastructure

"How Cities Use Parks for Green Infrastructure" by Dr. Mark A. Benedict and Edward T. McMahon, American Planning Association Briefing Paper, November 2003.  Read more>

Words Matter

Editorial from January-March 2003 Common Ground newsletter.  Read more>
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Green Infrastructure: Linking Landscapes and Communities by Mark A. Benedict and Edward T. McMahon is an illustrative review of advances in smart land conservation and large scale thinking that provides a green solution to many of the problems associated with sprawling development.
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