Topic 6.6: Density and Land Use

Residential Patterns, Cycles of Development, and Infilling (IMP-6.A)

1. The Density Scanner

Compare the characteristics of different residential zones.

Select a Density

Population Density --
Infrastructure Cost (Per Person) --

High density shares costs (pipes/roads) among more people.

Land Value (Bid-Rent) --
Select a button to see the stats.

2. Infilling (Smart Growth)

Infilling is the process of building on vacant or underused land within an existing urban area.

  • Increases density without Sprawl.
  • Uses existing infrastructure (no new roads needed).
  • Often involves "Brownfields" (old factories).
Current Population
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Urban Neighborhood Map

Click Grey Lots to Infill
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Vacant
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Parking
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Empty
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Brownfield