Can 'Boomburbs' Evolve Into Walkable Communities?
16 July 2001 - 6:00am
A recent study by the Fannie Mae Foundation examines the "boomburb" phenomenon and finds that these giant suburbs are uniquely positioned to become walkable communities with downtown centers.
The study identifies 53 "boomburbs" suburbs with over 100,000 residents nationwide. Almost half are in California. Though most boomburbs tend to contribute to sprawl, the study finds dense developments emerging, and, within this development, a chance for walkable, vibrant downtowns. With the supply of buildable land decreasing in many part of the U.S., suburban areas are more likely to assume urban qualities, the report concludes.
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NEW VITALITY SEEN IN 'BOOMBURBS'
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Fannie Mae Foundation, July 15, 2001
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