Topic: density
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'Transit' Might Not Be Essential to Transit-Oriented Development
A new study suggests rail proximity matters less than walkability, mixed-use development, and limited parking spots.
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Why We Shouldn't Rely on Smart Growth Incentives to Fix Sprawl
When it comes to development, local desires often render state smart growth incentives insufficient.
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The Strange Beauty of Density Taken to the Extreme
Photos of Hong Kong high-rises that appear both claustrophobic and stunning.
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16 Rules for 'Smarter' Smart Growth
It’s time to update the so-called 1990's-era "ten principles" that emphasize compact development, transportation choices, and so on.
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Is Your City Getting in the Way of Your Social Life?
Measuring the "social interaction potential" of place.
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Beijing's Bomb Shelter-Dwellers May Be Making a Rational Choice About Their Commute
The Chinese capital estimates 10 percent of its population lives in tiny, below-ground apartments. Are they crazy or clever?
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Widget of the Day: A Global Population App From the Census
Watch the world grow.
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A $6.2 Million Apartment for a 2-Year-Old? Such is NYC's Luxury Housing Market
The high-end residential developments that have come to dominate Manhattan have the potential to generate not only tax revenue, but also solitude.
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After Decades of Sprawl, Density Comes to Denver
The city's push for transit-oriented development has paid off, according to a new report.
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Photos
Not All Density Is Created Equal
For walkable cities, it's more about finding the right kind of density.
