Much of the activism for environmental justice has focused on the toxic by-products of industrial production, but the environmental conditions of low-income and minority communities are also affected in important ways by broader patterns of urban growth. This article examines the conceptual and policy linkages that can be made between managing growth and enhancing environmental quality for all segments of the community. This is based on an examination of three areas of local policy—managing local environments, guiding development, and managing infrastructure—using local examples and with a discussion of implications for research and practice.
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