A new book published by the Urban Land Institute underlines how key changes in property development could positively impact climate change. The book entitled Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change is written by top urban planning professionals and warns that if sprawling development continues to force us behind the wheel, the projected 59% rise in the total distance driven between 2005 and 2030 will far exceed any gains made by increased vehicle efficiency and low-carbon fuels. Compact, or 'smart-growth' development - embracing land-use mix and pedestrian-friendly design - reduces driving from 20% to 40%, more in some cases say the authors.
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