David Rojas RuedaDavid Rojas Rueda Verified • 3rd+Associate Professor at Colorado State UniversityAssociate Professor at Colorado State Universit1 day ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn
New research: Mixed-use developments cut vehicle emissions by up to 80%
A longitudinal study across 36 US regions and 710 mixed-use developments reveals measurable climate benefits that improve over time:
Key findings:
- MXDs generate 33% less VMT than conventional developments
- Up to 80% reduction in some regions
- 50% fewer vehicle trips over time as developments mature
- People walk more in MXDs with rich built-environment features
- 6x lower GHG emissions per trip in compact regions vs sprawling areas
Planning implications:
- Job-housing balance directly reduces driving
- Intersection density + transit access = fewer car trips
- Walking trips alone explain 25% of VMT variation
- Regional context matters - compact regions see dramatic benefits
A longitudinal study across 36 US regions and 710 mixed-use developments reveals measurable climate benefits that improve over time:
Key findings:
- MXDs generate 33% less VMT than conventional developments
- Up to 80% reduction in some regions
- 50% fewer vehicle trips over time as developments mature
- People walk more in MXDs with rich built-environment features
- 6x lower GHG emissions per trip in compact regions vs sprawling areas
Planning implications:
- Job-housing balance directly reduces driving
- Intersection density + transit access = fewer car trips
- Walking trips alone explain 25% of VMT variation
- Regional context matters - compact regions see dramatic benefits
For urban planners: compact, mixed-use, transit-oriented development delivers measurable climate action that gets better with age.
Time to update those zoning codes.
Time to update those zoning codes.
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