An emerging controversy in traffic enforcement, red light camera debates rarely find common ground. Advocates argues that the cameras promote safety and save lives by discouraging last second decisions to plow through intersections. Critics believe the that cities introduced the cameras as revenue producing tools with no consideration for public safety. Of course, the privacy issues are obvious. Downtowns that utilize the cameras begin to develop a big brother…
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A vital priority for New Urban trends is walkable neighborhoods that yield a more compact, dense urban region. Advocates associate walkability with a healthier, safer lifestyle for citizens. Denser community grids also promote a sense of community.
In fact, recent studies indicate that prospective homebuyers list walkability as a desirable neighborhood…
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One of more controversial urban planning issues is urban renewal or gentrification. Critics either fret over the changing urban landscape or the displacement experienced by lower income families.
The questions remains-how can cities or urban regions…
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