美英报刊阅读教程（第三版）Lesson16 ‘Exurbs’ flourish, but is this really what we want.pptVIP

Lesson 16 Smart growth values long-range, regional considerations of sustainability over a short-term focus. Its goals are to achieve a unique sense of community and place; expand the range of transportation, employment, and housing choices; equitably distribute the costs and benefits of development; preserve and enhance natural and cultural resources; and promote public health. Lesson 16 Rationale for smart growth Smart growth is an alternative to urban sprawl, traffic congestion, disconnected neighborhoods, and urban decay. Its principles challenge old assumptions in urban planning, such