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US Environmental Protection Agency,2 US Department of Housing and Urban Development,3 National Association of Realtors,4 Smart Growth America,5 Reconnecting America,6 Center for Neighborhood Technology,7 Center for Transit-Oriented Development,8
Arthur C. Nelson • Reshaping Metropolitan America: Development Trends and Opportunities to 2030 (Metropolitan Planning + Design)
“Most people believe the alternative to cars is better transit—in truth, it’s better neighborhoods.” 71
Paul Hawken • Natural Capitalism
DC’s relative success can be traced to a few decisions made decades ago. In the 1970s, policymakers in Arlington County made a decision to adopt what’s known as ‘transit-oriented development planning’ ahead of the opening of DC’s Metro Orange Line, which runs between Arlington and Prince George County, Maryland (via DC). Arlington policymakers... See more
Emily Hamilton • How DC densified
Make "New Towns" to Create Walkable, Bikeable, Transit-oriented Places
Justin Hollanderopen.substack.com
A focus on ‘missing middle’ housing: The plans feature housing that is fairly high density but not high rise — a combination of "row houses" between 2-4 stories high, and apartment buildings going up to 8 stories. This is the type of neighborhood that makes up the most beloved places in the world. Places like Amsterdam, Venice, Santa Monica, Lake... See more