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Urban Growth Boundaries
Posts in this category are about Urban Growth Boundaries, a zoning tool that maintains a relatively high density of housing and commercial development inside the boundary and a rural density outside the boundary. Without clearly defined and legally enforceable boundaries, towns and cities inevitably sprawl into the countryside, impairing land with agricultural, ecological, and historical significance. Ideally, an urban growth boundary creates a strong transition between urban and rural areas. The boundary itself should be a place of great beauty and integrity, forming a strong gateway inviting one both inward to the city and outward to rural areas and the wilderness beyond.
(Adapted from ConservationEconomy.net)
Slums and Climate Change on the Agenda for Lincoln Institute at World Urban Forum in Rio March 22-26
Bringing expertise and experience in land use, climate change, and informal settlement, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will participate in the World Urban Forum 5 in Rio de Janeiro March 22-26.
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(0)LED streetlights best buy for cities, researchers report
Researchers have conducted the first cradle-to-grave assessment of light-emitting diode streetlights and determined that the increasingly popular lamps strike the best balance between brightness, affordability, and energy and environmental conservation when their life span -- from production to disposal -- is considered. LEDs consist of clusters of tiny, high-intensity bulbs and are extolled for their power efficiency and clear luminosity.
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Can Urban Design Alleviate the Need for Cops?
A look at public space as a "community living room" and the role of police within the context of Los Angeles.
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