Located in the continent of Asia, Philippines covers 298,170 square kilometers of land and 1,830 square kilometers of water, making it the 73rd largest nation in the world with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers. The Philippines became an independent state in 1946, after gaining its sovereignty from Spain.
The Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic in conjunction with the Center works with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local governments and communities within watersheds in West Virginia to provide transactional legal assistance to protect and enhance water quality and promote sustainable land use practices.
Mix Land Uses. Smart growth supports mixed land uses as a critical component of achieving better places to live. By putting residential, commercial and recreational uses in close proximity to one another, alternatives to driving, such as walking or biking, become viable.