Is Infill Development Just Vertical Sprawl?

Opponents of high density development argue that urban infill causes just as many problems as traditional sprawl.

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August 8, 2006, 11:00 AM PDT

Just as many cities are seeing a turnaround--where many older, declining neighborhoods are finally attracting new investmentâ€"-some residents of these communities are objecting to the blast of higher density land use being injected into their streets.

Planners and politicians see smart growth as efficient and environmentally sound. Yet, critics call the new projects "vertical sprawl"--and blame the developments for the displacement of long time residents and gentrification of neighborhoods.

Read the full story: Cities Grow Up, and Some See Sprawl

Sunday, August 6, 2006 in The New York Times

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