INC NEWS - Report on denser development

[Pat Carstensen]

This review was in a weekly digest I get.

3.  Higher Density Development: Myth and Fact [pdf]
http://www.uli.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=41895&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm
 
It would seem that for the most part Americans are not terribly fond of
high-density developments as they are often associated with increased levels
of criminal activity, overcrowding, and a decrease in available parking
spots. This 38-page report from the Urban Land Institute takes on some of
the myths and facts behind high-density developments. The report was co-
sponsored by the National Multi Housing Council, the Sierra Club, and the
American Institute of Architects. All told, the report takes on eight myths,
including "Higher-housing is only for lower-income households" and "No one
in suburban areas wants higher-density development". Overall, it's a fine
report whose conclusions are bolstered by the use of rigorous case studies
and compelling statistics. This link also offers a few related Power Point
presentations for general use. [KMG]
 

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