Is The Cul-De-Sac An Endangered Species?

More cities are calling for an end to dead ends, to the dismay of residents and developers.

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August 1, 2006, 10:00 AM PDT

Which way for cul-de-sacs? Planners see them as hindering street connectivity, but residents say they promote social connections. Developers find them to be an added value for home sales â€" one survey found that one in four home buyers say they would spend more for a home on a cul-de-sac. But what about the claims that the dead ends add to traffic congestion and increase road maintenance costs?

FULL STORY: Cul-de-sacs lose charm for cities, not for residents

Saturday, July 29, 2006 in The Seattle Times

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