Resources & Research

The Resources and Research section contains a comprehensive list of resources, research, publications and links relating to a wide range of land use issues. We frequently update this section of the website, and welcome any suggestions you may have for additional content! Please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have suggestions, comments or feedback and to report a broken link. 

Publications

• Land Use Bulletin Previous Issues
• 1000 Friends of Iowa Brochure
  
• Top Ten Things Adversely Affected by Poor Land-Use Decisions
  
• Cost of Community Services Study

•  Follow this link for a list of recommended reading from Erv Klaas
• The Emerald Horizon: The History of Nature in Iowa by Corneilia F. Mutel
  

Resources

• Resources for those Affected by the Floods of 2008
• State of Iowa Citizens' Aide /Ombudsman 2007 Annual Report
• Iowa Brownfield Reuse Guide
  
• Become a Bicycle Friendly Community
• The State of Iowa Wildlife Action Plan
  
• It's Not Easy Being Green: The Truth About Walmart's Environmental Makeover By Walmart Watch
• Big Box Blight: The Spread of Dark Stores
• The Hometown Advantage: Reviving Locally Owned Business
• Map of comp plans and zoning from the Iowa County Zoning Officials Organization
  

Research

• American Farmland Trust method for Cost of Community Studies
• Brookings Carbon Footprint Report
  
• Where do your fresh fruits and veggies come from?
• Calculate a Walk Score for any address
  
• New poll shows Americans support smart growth transportation priorities
• Transportation for America calls for new federal transportation mission
  
• Study Shows Iowa's Soil Quality is Declining

Links

• Practical Farmers of Iowa
• Smart Growth America
  
• Farmland Information Center
• American Farmland Trust
• Iowa National Heritage Foundation
  
• Clean Water Alliance
• Raccoon River Watershed Association
  
• State of Iowa Office of Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman
  
• Architecture 2030
  
• Trees Forever
• Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers
• Carbon Farmers of America
  
• Iowa Food Cooperative
  
• Location of Metropolitan Planning Organizations from the IDOT