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Environmental evaluation of subdivision site developments.

Martin M Kaufman1, David L Wigston, Ellis B Perlman

  • 1Department of Earth and Resource Science, University of Michigan-Flint, 516 Murchie Science Bldg., Flint, Michigan 48502-1950, USA. martyk@umflint.edu

Environmental Management
|May 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Environmental ordinances in Michigan subdivisions showed poor fit with local conditions. State-level regulations lacked specificity, and local monitoring was insufficient, indicating a need for better tailored environmental management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental science
  • Urban planning
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Environmental ordinances are crucial for managing local ecological conditions.
  • Broader jurisdictional regulations may not adequately address site-specific environmental challenges.
  • Effective environmental management requires alignment between policy and physical/environmental conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental ordinances in Michigan subdivisions.
  • To assess the fit between existing environmental regulations and local environmental conditions.
  • To identify shortcomings in the application of environmental ordinances at a local scale.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted an environmental evaluation across 16 subdivision sites in four Michigan communities.

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  • Developed an environmental response index using indicators for water, soil, slope, development density, roads, vegetation, and ecology.
  • Analyzed the performance of environmental ordinances against physical and environmental conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Water-related indicators scored highest, while soil-related indicators performed poorest.
    • Overall performance across most indicators was generally poor, suggesting a mismatch.
    • Environmental ordinances demonstrated limited success in addressing specific local environmental conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • State-level environmental ordinances often lack the scientific specificity needed for effective local application.
    • Insufficient local expertise and resources hinder the monitoring and enforcement of environmental regulations.
    • A gap exists between broad environmental policies and the practical realities of local environmental management.