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Based on a comprehensive study review by leading urban planning researchers, this investigative document demonstrates how urban development is both a key contributor to climate change and an essential factor in combating it—by reducing vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.
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Addressing climate change has become a vital issue as businesses and government grapple with how to "go green." Based on a comprehensive review of dozens of studies by leading urban planning researchers, this book illustrates how compact development can be a crucial strategy in combating greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles.The authors make the case that one of the best ways to get people to drive less is to build pedestrian-friendly places with a mix of uses, where people can walk, bike, or take transit from their homes to offices, schools, restaurants, and shopping. Using facts, charts, and graphs, the authors demonstrate that many fewer miles will be traveled by car with compact development rather than with the current ubiquitous sprawl, which will result in a significant reduction in carbon emissions.
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