ULI dispels myths of higher density development.The reality of higher-density development is separated from misperception mis·per·ceive tr.v. mis·per·ceived, mis·per·ceiv·ing, mis·per·ceives To perceive incorrectly; misunderstand. mis in a new booklet from the Urban Land Institute (ULI ULI Underwriters Laboratories Inc. ULI Urban Land Institute ULI Universitärer Lehrverbund Informatik ULI Universal Life Insurance ULI Ultra-Light Inflatable ULI University/Laboratory Initiative (Office of Naval Research) ) in partnership with the Sierra Club Sierra Club, national organization in the United States dedicated to the preservation and expansion of the world's parks, wildlife, and wilderness areas. Founded (1892) in California by a group led by the Scottish-American conservationist John Muir, the Sierra Club , the National Multi Housing Council, and the American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Organized in 1857, the Institute conducts various activities and programs to support the profession and enhance its public image, including periodically awarding the AIA . Higher-Density Development: Myth and Fact, dispels eight common myths and provides profiles of 16 projects around the country where higher-density development has proved successful in creating livable communities. "While the benefits of higher-density development are often understated, so are the detrimental effects of low-density development," says author Richard Haughey, ULI's director of multifamily development. Developing at a higher density offers the best solution for managing growth and protecting the environment by placing growth in areas already developed with basic infrastructure instead of pushing it further out from the core community. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the booklet, studies show that when surveyed about higher-density development, people tend to have a negative view. But when shown images of higher-density versus lower-density development, people often change their perceptions and prefer higher density. In a recent study by the National Association of Realtors The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is made up of residential and commercial realtors who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, and counselors, and others working in the real estate industry. and Smart Growth America Smart Growth America is a coalition of advocacy organizations that have a stake in how metropolitan expansion affects the environment, quality of life and economic sustainability. , six in 10 prospective homebuyers said they preferred a neighborhood with a shorter commute and amenities such as shops, restaurants, schools, libraries and public transportation within walking distance over a large-lot neighborhood with a longer commute and limited options for walking. Higher-Density Development points out that "Increasing density provides a real economic boost to the community and helps pay for the infrastructure and public services that everybody needs." The book notes that some of the more desirable neighborhoods in America are higher density, such as Georgetown in Washington, D.C., Beacon Hill and Back Bay in Boston and Lincoln Park in Chicago. While the booklet emphasizes the positive aspects of higher-density development, it also acknowledges the challenges of overcoming suburban growth patterns. |
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