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Smart growth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Smart growth is an urban planning and transportation theory that concentrates growth in the center of a city to avoid urban sprawl; and advocates compact, transit-oriented, walkable, bicycle-friendly...
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Let us once and for all distinguish between New Urbanism and "Smart Growth." By so doing, I think we shall avoid a lot of future misunderstandings. ... There is gaining support for CHANGING zoning laws to one which favor New Urbanism or Smart Growth type of planning. The question I think still remains .... are there any...
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As far as the difference with smart growth goes, while both attempt to manage and reduce sprawl through compact, mixed-use development and incorporation of mass transportation, new urbanism has roots in architecture and design of greenfield sites.
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The Fourth edition of New Urbanism: Best Practices Guide is the most comprehensive and up-to-date sourcebook on the ideas and techniques of New Urbanism ever published. ... The 4th Edition of New Urbanism: Best Practices Guide is packed with more than 800 informative photos, plans, tables, ... Smart Growth Online...
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A smart-growth plan runs up against environmental activists in Silicon Valley. (In print only); ... Plus: • Smart Growth for Coastal and Waterfront Communities • how to accommodate bicycling across the rural-to-urban Transect • “Walking the Walk: ... The source for New Urbanism, smart growth, and walkable communities...
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