3 ms·
Increasing density in cities is not the only way to get people out of their cars. It is very possible to expand cities outwards, while still maintaining walkabi
by KozmoNau7 8y ago
Increasing density in cities is not the only way to get people out of their cars. It is very possible to expand cities outwards, while still maintaining walkability and bikeability. Expanding public transit alongside the city is one of the best ways.
- sampo 8y agoThis inevitably means increasing density in those suburbs the city is extending to. Very uncommon to have unbuild land right next to a dense city.
- KozmoNau7 8y agoYou're only increasing density to be similar to the city proper. The "preferred density" zone doesn't disappear, it simply moves outwards a bit.
- adrianN 8y agoLow density settlements have real trouble financing all the infrastructure they need from the taxes they get. I agree that a lot can be done with proper zoning to reduce the need for a car, but good public transit needs a certain density.