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].

Permanent link to this Catalogue record:
publications.gc.ca/pub?id=9.844703&sl=0

Publication information
Department/Agency Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
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.
Catalogue number
  • NH21-10/2005E-PDF
Subject terms Urban planning
Request alternate formats
To request an alternate format of a publication, complete the Government of Canada Publications email form. Use the form’s “question or comment” field to specify the requested publication.
Date modified: