Suburban Street Design, Not Just Distance, Linked to Increased Emissions Since WWII
Half of all Americans live in the suburbs. For decades, planners and policymakers have blamed suburban sprawl's environmental and social costs on one thing: distance. The farther people live from city centers, the more they drive, the more carbon they emit and the more disconnected they become from one another. However, new research by Arianna Salazar-Miranda, assistant professor of urban planning and data science at the Yale School of the Environment, suggests that the desig
A recent study suggests that the design of suburban street layouts, rather than solely the distance from urban centers, has been a significant factor in driving increased emissions since World War II. Researchers argue that specific neighborhood designs encourage more driving and, consequently, higher carbon output. This perspective challenges the long-held belief that suburban sprawl's environmental impact is primarily due to its spatial extent. The findings emphasize the critical role of urban planning in mitigating climate change by influencing transportation choices and their environmental consequences. The study highlights how neighborhood layouts impact emissions.
A study suggests that suburban street design, not just distance, has driven emissions since WWII, highlighting the impact of urban planning on environmental consequences.
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