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Emerging Themes
New Urbanism and the Comprehensive Plan
City of Palo Alto April 10, 2008
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Emerging ThemesPublic Health
Sustainable Development / Climate Change
Housing Attitudes, Preferences and Demographics
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Emerging Themes
Public Health
Climate Change
Housing Attitudes, Preferences and Demographics
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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
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Climate Change
CO2 Emissions by Sector - 1999
Driving vs Residential Density
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CO2 Emissions Comparison
CO2 Per Sq. Mile CO2 Per Household
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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
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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
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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