America has lost vast areas of forest and farmland to development in recent decades. Protecting treasured natural areas requires both smarter development strategies and efforts to preserve our most important lands for future generations. Building Maryland's Future shows how the creation of compact, transit-friendly neighborhoods can reduce pressure to develop open spaces while addressing global warming. Meanwhile, Unfulfilled Promise describes the accomplishments and shortcomings of North Carolina's pioneering Million Acres Initiative and discusses the ongoing importance of public investment in land preservation.


