EVPP 108 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: New Urbanism, Smart Growth, Infill

• School: George Mason University
• Department: Environmental Science and Public Policy
• Course: EVPP 108
• Professor: Kim Largen

Document Summary

World"s largest city and capital of japan, population of 35 million people. City planning done on broader geographic scales, generally involving multiple municipal governments. An increase in the percentage and in the number of people living in urban settlements. The spread of low-density urban or suburban development outward from an urban center. Can also be defined as the physical spread of development faster than the rate of population growth. Development that occurs well beyond the limits of the current urbanized area, usually to take advantage of less expensive land. Development in which roads are far enough apart to remain undeveloped but not far enough apart to function. An area where only one land use is allowed, such as a residential development or a commercial development (but not both at the same time). The professional pursuit that attempts to design cities in such a way as to maximize their efficiency, functionality, & beauty.