Smart Growth Debate Opponent's Presentation

Source: 2011 Census

Source: Statistics Canada

Source: 2006 Census

There is a “statistically significant link between . . . the built environment and VMT,” but it is “too small to be useful” in saving energy or reducing CO2.

—David Brownstone, UC Irvine

Source: US DOT, DOE

Transit Transit Transit Transit Transit in 2025

Source: US DOT, DOE

Source: US DOT, DOE

Source: GVRD

Source: demographia.com

Source: Coldwell Banker

Source: demographia.com

Source: 2011 Census

$187,000 in Houston

“Government regulation is responsible for high housing costs where they exist.”Edward Glaeser & Joseph Gyourko

• More volatile prices• Declines in employment and income• Ensures that only affluent people can afford to live in a region• “Boutique city catering only to elite”

Source: 2011 Census

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