Smart growth is an alternative to the personal vehicle-dependent urban sprawl described above. Smart growth is a concept that encourages compact development emphasizing mixed or complementary land uses in close proximity with a high degree of connectivity of streets and pedestrianways. The goal of smart growth is to improve quality of life and effectiveness of transportation and other resources. This concept reduces off-site trips, provides better opportunities for non-drive trips, and ultimately can reduce transportation infrastructure costs. Smart growth also supports land conservation and environmental sensitivity.


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    Title :

    Introducing Smart Growth to Texas: Project Summary Report


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2003


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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