How will the events of September 11 affect the national conversation about how and where we should grow?
Two experts discuss their thoughts on how the WTC attacks how the attacks may affect perceptions of density, transportation and city life. Conclusion: smart growth still makes sense. Exceprts: "'[M]ega-cities' are not always good places to live and do not necessarily represent smart growth. Mega-cities can be composed of low density, auto dependent, segregated use development--the opposite of smart growth...The terrorist attack also demonstrated the amazing resiliency of New York's multimodal transportation system. LA-style auto-dependency would not likely perform well under such circumstances."
Thanks to Tim Torma
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