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The idea that increasing density is good for the environment has been conventional wisdom among environmentalists and planners for decades. (Synonyms that are o
by gabrielroth 16y ago
The idea that increasing density is good for the environment has been conventional wisdom among environmentalists and planners for decades. (Synonyms that are often used for popular appeal include 'transit-friendly,' 'smart growth,' and 'anti-sprawl.') If West has made progress in quantifying this effect, that's great, but the conclusion alone would be much too banal to be the lede of an article in 2010.
- pjscott 16y agoI think you underestimate how banal people in 2010 are willing to make a lede. As evidence for this, I offer the first paragraph of the article in question.