The number people living in a designated area determine high-density development has increased. It is mainly generated to provide favorable and attractive activities for tenants. High-density development does not have water quality or habitat conservation, which you know is expected. However high density development can be sustainable, it just will need more capital invested in the design of the building. These developments are important because it is more convenient for human beings, meaning that they will have all they need (job, pharmacy, grocery, park, movies, etc) within walking distance. There will be less pollution because there will not be a high amount traffic. Some of the benefits mentioned in the article include:
· Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases
· Greater health benefits associated with more walking
· Potentially more resilience to coastal hazards· Greater health benefits associated with more walking
· In general more ‘‘livable’’ cities
· The amenities we associate with urban life – walkability, proximity of shopping and restaurants, transit, etc., are progressively more available at higher densities and virtually unavailable at suburban densities
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References
Jacob, J. S., &
Lopez, R. (2009). Is Denser Greener? An Evaluation of Higher Density
Development as an Urban Stormwater-Quality Best Management Practice. Journal of
the American Water Resources Association, 45(3), 687-701.
doi:10.1111/j.1752-1688.2009.00316.x
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