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Economically Successful Cities Favor Space-Efficient Modes
March 13, 2014 /
Cities are, by definition, places where many people and activities locate close together, which maximizes accessibility, that is, it reduces the cost to people and businesses of reaching goods, services and activities. Space is always constrained in cities. As a result, cities benefit economically and become more livable by favoring space-efficient modes (walking, cycling, ridesharing and public transit) over space intensive modes (low-occupant automobile travel).
by Todd Litman
Full Story: http://www.planetizen.com/node/67722
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