A Review of Federal Mandates Related to Environmental Design and the Quality of the Built Environment, with Implications for Environmental Design Research (Environmental Design Research, Problems and Needs)

摘要

The study examines existing Federal documents, Congressional legislation, Presidential policies and commissions, agency policies, regulations, and guidelines, in order to identify present mandates for the establishment and operation of a program of support for environmental design research within the National Science Foundation. These documents made reference to more than 200 Federal agencies and offices within agencies and covered areas of major social and individual interest ranging from urban and rural development, through neighborhoods and housing and quality of life factors including safety, security, health, welfare, and occupational functions, and for special user groups. Study results define a clear and urgent mandate for the Federal government to take concrete action in order to upgrade present unsatisfactory physical environments and prevent the further deterioration of the built environment as a result of inappropriate building and development and continued neglect.