Community Impact Mitigation: Case Studies (Completed 1998)

Performer(s): Louis Berger and Assoc., Inc.
Sponsor(s): FHWA

To order:

Cynthia Williamson. FHWA, HEPH-1, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-2051; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: Cynthia.williamson@fhwa.dot.gov
Order Nos.: FHWA-PD-98-024; HEP-40/5-97(20M)E; NTIS No. PB99111254.

Abstract

This includes stories of five major projects, with an ultimate focus on community impacts from proposed transportation projects, including community values, impact mitigation, and the process used to achieve “win-win.” Each case study has a slightly different focus: (1) East-West Expressway, Durham, North Carolina—community mitigation and enhancement; (2) I-696, Oak Park, Michigan—community cohesion; (3) Vine Street Expressway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—community preservation; (4) I-90, Seattle, Washington—community reconstruction; and (5) I-165, Prichard, Alabama community revitalization. A chronology and lessons learned are provided for each case study.

Considering Cumulative Impacts under the NEPA (Completed 1997)

Performer(s): Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
Sponsor(s): CEQ; FHWA

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Council on Environmental Quality. Old Executive Office Bldg., Room 360, Washington, DC 20502;
Tel: 202-456-6224; Fax: 202-456-2710;
URL: http://ceq.eh.doe.gov/nepa/ccenepa/ccenepa.htm.

Abstract

This handbook presents the results of research and consultations by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) concerning the consideration of cumulative effects in analyses prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). It introduces this complex issue, outlines general principles and useful steps, and provides information on methods of analysis and data sources. It does not establish new requirements for such analyses. This report is not to be considered as CEQ guidance, nor legally binding. More specifically, it provides a framework for advancing environmental impact analysis by addressing cumulative effects in either an environmental assessment (EA) or an environmental impact statement (EIS). The handbook presents practical methods for addressing coincidental effects (adverse or beneficial) on specific resources, ecosystems, and human communities of all related activities, not just the proposed project or alternatives that initiate the assessment process.