1. Module 5: Solutions – Sustainable Urban Communities MPP 655: Policy Making for Sustainable Urban Communities 1MPP 655 - Module 5

2. Conventional Urban Development – Smart Growth – The New Urbanism – Green Buildings Proliferation of “Grey” Infrastructure – Green Infrastructure 2MPP 655 - Module 5

3. Conventional Urban Development Detached Single Family Homes Low-density Development Segregation of Land Uses (residential, retail, office, entertainment, recreation, in zoned clusters) Proliferation of lawns (turf-grass) Overt reliance on automobiles, with predominantly single-occupancy use 3MPP 655 - Module 5

4. Smart Growth Compact Building Design Create Range of Housing Opportunities and Choices Create Walkable Neighborhoods Encourage Community and Stakeholder Collaboration Foster Distinctive, Attractive Communities with a Strong Sense of Place Make Development Decisions Predictable, Fair and Cost Effective Mix Land Uses Preserve Open Space, Farmland, Natural Beauty and Critical Environmental Areas Provide a Variety of Transportation Choices Strengthen and Direct Development Towards Existing Communities Planning for a New Energy and Climate Future 44MPP 655 - Module 5

5. New Urbanism Walkability Connectivity Mixed-Use & Diversity Mixed Housing Quality Architecture & Urban Design Traditional Neighborhood Structure Increased Density Green Transportation Sustainability Quality of Life 5MPP 655 - Module 5

6. Charter of the New Urbanism 6MPP 655 - Module 5

7. Proliferation of “Grey” Infrastructure The growth of dark impervious surfaces (roads, roofs, parking lots) The problem of heat islands Stormwater runoff Air pollution, PM 10, and PM 2.5 Fragmentation of natural habitats Channelization of rivers and streams Destruction of wetlands Fragmentation of watersheds 77MPP 655 - Module 5

8. Green Infrastructure Storm Water Retention and Recharge Urban Heat Island Mitigation Xeriscape and Native Vegetation Habitat Conservation and Restoration Daylighting of Streams and Rivers Permaculture Approaches to Landscaping Low Impact Development (LID) 8MPP 655 - Module 5

9. Green Infrastructure Principles Connectivity is key Context matters Green infrastructure should be grounded in sound science and land- use planning theory and practice Green infrastructure can and should function as the framework for conservation and development Green infrastructure should be planned and protected before development Green infrastructure is a critical public investment that should be funded up front Green infrastructure affords benefits to nature and people Green infrastructure respects the needs and desires of landowners and other stakeholders Green infrastructure requires making connections to activities within and beyond the community Green infrastructure requires long-term commitment 9MPP 655 - Module 5

10. Summary Conventional Urban Development – Smart Growth – The New Urbanism – Green Buildings Proliferation of “Grey” Infrastructure – Green Infrastructure 10MPP 655 - Module 5