Is high density worse for the environment, traffic, and crime? Most Americans think so

In a recent poll, YouGov asked Americans to weigh in on the pros and cons of high-density living. The results show that most Americans, including most of those who live in cities, believe that high density is not only worse for the environment, but also a driver of traffic congestion and crime.

Douglas Todd: Are highrises actually better for the environment?

Crime Hot Spots: A Study of New York City Streets in 2010, 2015, and 2020

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Is the way we think about overpopulation racist?, Fred Pearce

We have traffic because we drive so far – Seattle Transit Blog

What's Your Neighborhood's Climate Impact in California? - The New York Times

America's Dirtiest Cities in 2022 - 24/7 Wall St.

Can rapid urbanization in Africa reduce poverty? Causes, opportunities, and policy recommendations

The Effect of Urban Density on Social Capital, Insights, Walton College

Is a population density of 20,000 people a square kilometer a reasonable and comfortable population density for a city? - Quora

TRASH CITY: Here's Why New York is So Filthy - Streetsblog New York City

14.3 Problems of Urban Life

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Urban sprawl, the environmentally friendly answer to expensive housing

Tearing Down the Walls: How the Biden Administration and Congress Can Reduce Exclusionary Zoning