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Suburban DC Embraces Pedestrian Urbanism

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: David Garber
13 December 2004 - 8:00am

Some fear plan for high-density areas will uproot county's suburban qualities.

Planners and elected leaders argue that denser development will reduce driving distances, improve traffic flow, cut pollution and control sprawl. Their approach has won backing from such environmental groups as the Sierra Club and the Coalition for Smarter Growth.

Full Story: 'Smart Growth' Gains Traction in Fairfax
Source: The Washington Post, December 12, 2004
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