Introducing Planning Concepts to Nonplanners

This audio defines density in the city, addresses misconceptions about high levels of density, and discusses how tools like infill development can help planners achieve livability. It begins by briefly describing how past approaches to density were not successful and how it influenced the current fabric of North American cities. The host states that in order to achieve great density, planners need to get the land use planning and design details right. The guest speaker introduces topics such as people-oriented design, high density planning, and land economics. The audio ends with a discussion on public investment, structuring the development process, and the role of regulation as a vehicle of collaboration between the public and private sector.