This book delves into the question of how urban form affects travel behavior, identifying specific characteristics of place that boost walking and transit use while reducing vehicle miles traveled. The book examines 12 urban neighborhoods in North America of approximately 125 acres each—a comfortable pedestrian walk zone. These places were selected because each offers choices: travel options, housing types, and a variety of things to do and places to shop. The neighborhoods reveal how compact development can take shape in different regions and climates.
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