Welcome to Citiwire.net! Citistates Associate Sam Newberg (aka www.joe-urban.com) goes after the density hobgoblin, showing us we need more of it–indeed much more than we’re allowing even in today’s typical transit-oriented developments. He correctly includes a reference to the NIMBY camp of local groups resisting more compact development. Which makes me wonder: do any readers have an idea how to overcome knee-jerk local opposition to density, often and decisively enough, to make a real difference? … My column for the week touches the local business role in finding and applying inventive and significant carbon-reducing approaches, serving the climate and business welfare simultaneously. What a contrast to the same-old national lobbying positions!
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