A 'New Urbanist' Solution For Altanta's Sprawl

An internet millionaire-turned developer criticizes Atlanta's sprawl, and praises the ideas of New Urbanism.

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March 19, 2002, 6:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

An "internet millionaire-turned developer criticizes" Atlanta's sprawl, and praises the ideas of New Urbanism. Discusses his own plans for a development in Atlanta's Southside. " The recipe is easy: Include sidewalks that connect places. Give people destinations to walk to. Don't make them go too far. Make the scenery inviting. Keep pedestrians safe from cars and crime."

Thanks to Joseph Geierman

FULL STORY: Internet millionaire-turned-developer criticizes 'big honking monoculture'

Monday, March 18, 2002 in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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