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Old Posted Sep 28, 2009, 7:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Wentworth View Post
Is putting density on the edge of the city really a smart strategy? Do you not end up with way more vehicle miles travelled this way?
Well, I think the goal should be at least somewhat higher density throughout the city. But if we keep densities low on the edge of the city, then theoretically the city will sprawl out even further, thus further increasing vehicle miles. Plus, higher density improves the viability of transit.
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