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Europe’s Vibrant New Low Car(bon) Communities (EU)

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy released this report in September 2011. The report documents the policies and practices employed by eight new developments in European cities that have lead to reduced car ownership and reduced car usage; and increased walking, cycling and mass transit usage. It was researched primarily during 2010.

New developments are often associated with sprawl and more driving. But eight communities across Europe demonstrate there is a different model. ITDP Europe investigated these developments and found by using smart urban and transportation planning and design, they have created communities with lower car ownership rates and less driving than nearby developments of comparable sizes and age. As a result these communities have less pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, public health issues and other negative externalities associated with driving.

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