Introducing Smart Growth to Texas: Project Summary Report
Author(s):
B.S. Bochner, C.A. Lewis, R.I. Rabinowitz, L.L. Higgins, J. Zietsman
Publication Date:
April 2003
Abstract:
Smart growth is an alternative to the personal vehicle-dependent urban sprawl described above. Smart growth is a concept that encourages compact development emphasizing mixed or complementary land uses in close proximity with a high degree of connectivity of streets and pedestrianways. The goal of smart growth is to improve quality of life and effectiveness of transportation and other resources. This concept reduces off-site trips, provides better opportunities for non-drive trips, and ultimately can reduce transportation infrastructure costs. Smart growth also supports land conservation and environmental sensitivity.
Report Number:
0-4238-S
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