hi, i am writing an essay on the harmful effects of sprawl and now must propose solutions. I understand the obvious ones would be to depopulate suburbs and increase urban density. However, does anyone have any more solutions?
2007-01-01 10:05:46 · 2 answers · asked by John Frusciante 1 in Environment
Smarter Land Use -We must promote mixed use development which creates sustainable communities by mixing jobs, housing, stores, and services in each community. We need transit oriented development, which places offices, homes, and stores around metro centers.
Make Developers Pay - Developers should be required to pay impact fees to cover the costs of new roads, schools, and water and sewer lines, instead of that money coming from the pockets of taxpayers.
Expand Metro, Bus, Pedestrian, and Bike Service - People deserve to have transportation choices available to them so they can decide for themselves how to get around.
Provide Incentives for Commuter Choice - Expand services like Park and Ride, Smart-Cards, reimbursements to employees who use transit, and subsidies for telecommuting.
Revitalize Existing Communities - Improving existing neighborhoods will attract new businesses, reduce crime, and improve schools. Many already established suburbs have potential for redevelopment.
Protect Open Space - Enacting growth boundaries and parks & open space protections.
2007-01-01 12:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by ecogeek4ever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long term would be a mandatory limit on number of children per family/mother.
2007-01-01 19:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by Ruben Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋