New Urbanism's Strengths And Weaknesses
25 May 2001 - 6:00am
Dan Dressman provides an overview of the New Urbanism movement and discusses its strengths and weaknesses.
"The high density that new urbanism suggests is what many people left behind when they moved to the suburbs. Those who choose to live in them view the suburbs as very livable communities.Owning a car is more than just a form of transportation for Americans - it is a symbol of personal freedom. Unfortunately, even if there were a stronger market for new urbanism in our new neighborhoods, current-zoning regulations would not allow it in many communities in our region."
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'New urbanism' reminiscent of old neighborhoods
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The Kansas City Star, May 24, 2001
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