Emerging Themes New Urbanism and the Comprehensive Plan City of Palo AltoApril 10, 2008
Emerging Themes Public Health Sustainable Development / Climate Change Housing Attitudes, Preferences and Demographics
Emerging Themes Public Health Climate Change Housing Attitudes, Preferences and Demographics
Public Health and the Built Environment Land Use and Transportation Decisions Travel Choices, Amount of Driving versus Walking; Time Health Outcomes Physical Activity Fatal and Non-Fatal Injuries Respiratory Health Social Connectedness Mental Health Nutrition Water Quality
Climate Change CO2 Emissions by Sector
CO2 Emissions Comparison CO2 Per Sq. MileCO2 Per Household
Conclusion The development pattern that achieve health, climate change and sustainability outcomes is NEW URBANISM! Mixed use Walkable Transit-oriented More dense and with a variety of housing options
Changing Demographics Household With Children33%28% Without Children67%72% Single26%28% Changing Demographics = Changing Lifestyles Source: EPA White Paper: Where Will Everybody Life? Author C. “Chris” Nelson, Virginia Tech, 2007 By 2025, 28 million more households without kids
Housing Supply and Demand Source: EPA White Paper: Where Will Everybody Life? Author C. “Chris” Nelson, Virginia Tech, 2007 Unit Type2003 Supply2025 Demand Attached27M+26M Small Lot22M+30M Large Lot57M-22M “Empty nesters and their offspring gravitate toward 24-hour places with pedestrian-accessible retail, restaurants, parks supermarkets and offices.” - ULI Price Waterhouse 2007 Emerging Trends in Real Estate