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Focus on Livable Communities:

Compact Development for More Livable Communities

 

Photo - Boulder MallWhen people hear the word "density", they often think of barracks-style public housing projects, overcrowding or crime-ridden inner cities. While some of the high-density development of the last 40 years has reinforced these perceptions, well-designed compact development can actually help create more livable communities. This fact sheet (PDF, 512 KB) illustrates the importance of including a mix of land uses, open space, landscaping, front porches, and providing amenities in compact development. An elected official's checklist is provided to insure that compact housing fits into a community and is well-designed.

Compact Development for More Livable Communities (PDF, 512 KB).

For more information, call the Local Government Commission at 916-448-1198, or 1-800-290-8202.

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This project is funded by the Physical Activity and Health Initiative, California Department of Health Services under a Preventive Health Services Block Grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Work performed as part of a UC San Francisco contract.

   

 

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