The challenges in implementing a smart growth agenda: The BC Sprawl Report 2004

This article summarizes the authors' BC Sprawl Report 2004. It discusses some of the methodological difficulties encountered and controversies generated by the report. Learning from these, the authors suggest ways of moving forward on smart growth research and political action.

Authors

Ray Tomalty
Don Alexander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7465-3683)

Publication Details

Journal: VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library)
Published: 2026-03-12
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25316/16qz-pm58
Citations: 1
Primary Topic: Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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The challenges in implementing a smart growth agenda: The BC Sprawl Report 2004

Ray Tomalty, Don Alexander

Mar 12, 2026

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VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library)

Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis

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The challenges in implementing a smart growth agenda: The BC Sprawl Report 2004

Ray Tomalty, Don Alexander

March 12, 2026article en

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