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10 Rules for Smarter Smart Growth

April 16, 2013 By Bill Adams 6 Comments

PraVada-Transit-Rear — The Pravada project in La Mesa CA has been touted as smart growth and transit oriented development due to its proximity to light rail. However, its sits on top of a 2 story above ground parking garage that creates a hostile pedestrian environment and offsets transit proximity with auto convenience.

These days, a lot of projects are crashing through the gates of community plans and dashing existing neighborhood character under the banners of smart growth or transit oriented development. [Read more…] about 10 Rules for Smarter Smart Growth