Suburbs Headed Toward Denser Growth
1 March 2005 - 10:00am
The suburban developments at the edges of this metro area are taking on a dense, urban character.
"In a historic change, Denver metro suburbs have broken with the development pattern of the past 50 years and embraced density. The rising cost of land, congested freeways, a burgeoning light-rail network and a growing consumer preference for more compact housing in walkable neighborhoods are all changing the look and feel of suburbia."
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Burbs turning urban
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The Rocky Mountain News, February 26, 2005
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But what can planners do to support the kind of connections between people I just described? One idea is promoting mixed-use places where there are simply more opportunities for people to run into each other and connect.
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