Visions for a Sustainable Seattle
Jennifer Schmidt of member station KPLU reports from Seattle on the area’s attempts to cope with an influx of newcomers. Seattle’s mayor wants to combat sprawl through a concept of “urban villages,” which would channel growth into higher-density neighborhoods. Some see the idea as a model for all cities, but others say people aren’t ready to be told where to live or build.
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