Three Gripes About Smart Growth

Urban legends, edgeless cities, monster homes and other phenomena complicate the perception, application, and inclusion of Smart Growth.

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September 30, 2002, 8:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Much has been written about the benefits of Smart Growth and somewhat less on its drawbacks. These commentaries have focused on smart growth successes, smart growth rip-offs and smart growth out of control. However, very few address much less critique, the premises upon which the Smart Growth movement was built. Robert E. Lang lays out his critique in three basic gripes.

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Monday, September 30, 2002 in Planetizen

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