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Emerging Themes
New Urbanism and the Comprehensive Plan
City of Palo Alto April 10, 2008
Emerging ThemesPublic Health
Sustainable Development / Climate Change
Housing Attitudes, Preferences and Demographics
Emerging Themes
Public Health
Climate Change
Housing Attitudes, Preferences and Demographics
Public Health and the Built Environment
Land Use and Transportation Decisions
Travel Choices, Amount of Driving versus Walking; Time
Health OutcomesPhysical Activity
Fatal and Non-Fatal InjuriesRespiratory Health
Social ConnectednessMental Health
NutritionWater Quality
Climate Change
CO2 Emissions by Sector - 1999
Driving vs Residential Density
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Households/Residential Hectare
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CO2 Emissions Comparison
CO2 Per Sq. Mile CO2 Per Household
Conclusion
The development pattern that achieve health, climatechange and sustainability outcomes is NEW URBANISM!
Mixed use
Walkable
Transit-oriented
More dense and with a variety of housing options
Changing Demographics
Household 2000 2025
With Children 33% 28%
Without Children 67% 72%
Single 26% 28%
Changing Demographics = Changing Lifestyles
Source: EPA White Paper: Where Will Everybody Life? Author C. “Chris” Nelson, Virginia Tech, 2007
By 2025, 28 million more households without kids
Housing Supply and Demand
Source: EPA White Paper: Where Will Everybody Life? Author C. “Chris” Nelson, Virginia Tech, 2007
Unit Type 2003 Supply 2025 Demand
Attached 27M +26M
Small Lot 22M +30M
Large Lot 57M -22M
“Empty nesters and their offspring gravitate toward 24-hour places with pedestrian-accessible retail, restaurants, parks supermarkets and offices.”- ULI Price Waterhouse 2007 Emerging Trends in Real Estate