Sprawl Vs. High-Density Housing

A survey shows that overcrowding in San Francisco has made residents more open to innovative housing concepts.

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November 29, 2000, 10:00 AM PST

"After decades of sprawl, Bay Area residents seem willing to concede that maybe there's a better way to create housing in an overcrowded and overpriced region, according to a new Chronicle Poll. The concept of coming up with a comprehensive regional plan to regulate housing development has gained in popularity during the past three years and has majority support today, especially in the East Bay and the Peninsula, according to the poll. "

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Sprawl Gives High-Density Housing an Appeal

Tuesday, November 28, 2000 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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