A DEVELOPMENT ON THE REGIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF BENTON MACKAYE

Abstract

This paper provides an introduction of the impact and implications of Benton MacKaye in 1920's, appeared as a conservationist, a forester, and a regional planner, who eventually founded Regional Planning Association of America (RPAA) along with Lewis Mumford. Focusing on MacKaye s letters and/or archives with Lewis Mumford and Clarence Stein, it establishes the context out of which MacKaye grew the idea for Regional Planning. This study also conducts an analysis of the achievements and scenario associated with RPAA, examining their concept. It is concluded that the vision of Benton MacKaye can be the origin of today's sustainability. Therefore, it would be needed even more today, as 21st century begins.