Posted Aug 11, 2015, 2:46 PM
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Delia garza and don zimmerman debate density vs. Sprawl
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In this video, Council Member Delia Garza argues that downtown density is better for congestion than suburban sprawl, and Council Member Don Zimmerman argues the opposite.
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But even if downtown residents stay downtown and people on the fringes stay on the fringes, the dense development pattern downtown results in less distance spent on the roads. I spent the last weekend up on the edge of Austin, in CM Zimmerman’s district. When I stay at home downtown, there are dozens, maybe hundreds of restaurants within two miles of where I live. When I stay in District 6, traveling 10 miles for a simple night out seems normal and 2.5 miles is super close. This isn’t only about coming into downtown; even staying within the suburbs, trips are longer. [...]
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https://austinonyourfeet.wordpress.com/2015/08/10/delia-garza-and-don-zimmerman-debate-density-vs-sprawl/
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Last edited by jngreenlee; Aug 11, 2015 at 2:49 PM.
Reason: Added YT link
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