Suburban DC Embraces Pedestrian Urbanism

Some fear plan for high-density areas will uproot county's suburban qualities.

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December 13, 2004, 8:00 AM PST

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

Planners and elected leaders argue that denser development will reduce driving distances, improve traffic flow, cut pollution and control sprawl. Their approach has won backing from such environmental groups as the Sierra Club and the Coalition for Smarter Growth.

Thanks to David Garber

FULL STORY: 'Smart Growth' Gains Traction in Fairfax

Sunday, December 12, 2004 in The Washington Post

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