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The False Hope of Comprehensive Planning
Hofstra University ("From the Outside In: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs" conference) (2013)
  • Michael Lewyn
Abstract

Some commentators on sprawl and smart growth speak of municipal comprehensive plans and sprawl as polar opposites: but in fact, a comprehensive plan can be used to further auto-oriented sprawl just as easily as it can be used to encourage more pedestrian-friendly development. This speech uses parts of Jacksonville, Florida's plan as examples of pro-sprawl planning.

Keywords
  • sprawl,
  • comprehensive planning,
  • smart growth,
  • streets
Publication Date
March 8, 2013
Citation Information
Michael Lewyn. "The False Hope of Comprehensive Planning" Hofstra University ("From the Outside In: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs" conference) (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lewyn/80/