why does land use matter?
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This photo slideshow explains in clear and simple language why land use and better land planning matters for the San Diego region.TRANSCRIPT
Why Does Land
Use Matter?
By the year 2030, San Diego will be
home to nearly 4 million people.
We need an additional 300,000
housing units to meet these needs.
How can we accommodate this
growth through smarter land use?
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Nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions
in San Diego County are from on-road
transportation.
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San Diegans spend 100% more time in
traffic today than they did 15 years ago.
the farther a building is from an energy source,
the more energy is wasted along the way. (
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9% of energy is lost in transmission.(
Scattered development is inefficient:(
while reducing water and energy waste from
transmission and transport,
and preserving natural areas.
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Better land planning can improve traffic
congestion, air quality and other quality of life
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How does it
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How does it
work?
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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact
development look here?
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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact
development look here?
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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact
development look here?
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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact
development look here?
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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact
development look here?
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Compact growth can boost economic
development by creating walkable,
business-friendly neighborhoods.
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Less sprawl and more transportation
options result in fewer miles driven
—reducing traffic, fuel costs and
improving air quality.
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Poor air quality is a public health cost:
$1,200 per person in Southern
California.
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Facilitating healthy habits like walking
and biking improves public health.
Compact development helps preserve
natural open spaces for recreation
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and a vibrant agricultural economy.
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For more information
and resources about strategies
for better land use in San Diego,
visit www.equinoxcenter.org/research-
topics/land-use/overview.html.