In conjunction with Beth Humstone's article, "Getting the Density You Want," published in our Spring 2009 issue, here are some additional resources you might find of value.
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy provides materials drawn from Visualizing Density, written and photographed by (respectively) Julie Campoli and Alex Maclean. The Lincoln Institute also offers a free pdf download of the first chapter. The book itself is a treat to read and look at. It lays out, side-by-side, photos of a series of developments built to comparable density. The images are often surprising, and not what many citizens would likely expect.
Creating Great Neighborhoods: Density in Your Community
This publication highlights the success of community-led efforts to create vibrant neighborhoods through density, and introduces five design principles to ensure that density becomes a community asset and not a liability. Produced by the Local Government Commission, with the US EPA; sponsored by the Nat'l Association of Realtors.
Higher-Density Development: Myth and Fact
Prepared by the Urban Land Institute, this 38 page booklet provides a very good summary of the benefits of higher density, such as healthier lifestyles, lower auto use, and reduced energy consumption.
Density and Diversity in Development
One of Carol Coletta's radio interviews (from her Smart City broadcast) that focused on density issues (broadcast June 15, 2005).
Places to Grow: Ontario Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure -- includes an interesting series of "intensification visualizations"
Other Web Sites:
The following organizations often have useful density-related information available on their web sites:
Note: if there are other online resources you feel should be added, please let us know & we'll take a look: pcjoffice@gmail.com
