Land-use Compatibility is a Matter of Design, Not Distance

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  • David A. Driskill Texas Tech University
  • Timothy J. Elliott DePaul University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jsis.v15i1.2728

Keywords:

Strategic Innovation, Sustainability, high-quality urban lifestyle, Mixed-use development, matter of design

Abstract

Mixed-use development is essential for a sustainable, high-quality urban lifestyle. Mixed-use development implies fewer automotive trips, shorter travel times, smaller dwelling units, enhanced walkability, and a stronger sense of community. Despite these clear advantages, single-use zoning remains prevalent in cities today as advocates point to issues like compatibility of land-use and the isolation of noise, pollution, and hazards. Single-use zoning was essential for public health and welfare at the turn of the 20th century, mixed-use development is essential for health and welfare in the 21st century. As our society has evolved, land-use compatibility has become a matter of design, not distance.

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Published

2020-04-02

How to Cite

Driskill, D. A., & Elliott, T. J. (2020). Land-use Compatibility is a Matter of Design, Not Distance. Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jsis.v15i1.2728

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