New Urbanism Is The Only Choice For Orange County

7 July 2005 - 7:00am

Jack Eidt argues that the best way to combat sprawl in Orange County, California is to embrace New Urbanism.

Columnist Steven Greenhut's argument ['Picture Imperfect', Commentary, June 26] in favor of Orange County's "suburban sprawl" fails to grasp the concept that the era of the big back yard on a leafy cul-de-sac has long ended. O.C., despite the popular conception to the contrary, has become urban -- with population density second only to San Francisco.

Source: Orange County Register, July 6, 2005
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