The porous Portland plan : for people, cars or the environment? / by Fanis Grammenos and Brian Eames.: NH21-10/2005E-PDF
"Since the theoretical dismissal of the last 50 years of suburban growth as “un-urban” or “anti-urban”, current discourse on community, town and city design emphasizes the importance of connectivity as a means for achieving several objectives. Connectivity may lead to more walking, which elevates physical activity levels; displaces car trips; supports the use of public transit; enhances socializing and, indirectly, reduces congestion and improves air quality. These arguably important goals can be achieved with a street pattern that exhibits a degree of interconnectedness or “porosity”"--p. [1].
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| Department/Agency | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. |
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| Title | The porous Portland plan : for people, cars or the environment? / by Fanis Grammenos and Brian Eames. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Note(s) | "Date, 06. 10. 2005." |
| Publishing information | [S.l.] : CMHC, 2005. |
| Author / Contributor | Grammenos, Fanis. Eames, Brian. |
| Description | [5] p. : chart, col. ill. |
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| Subject terms | Urban planning |