Urban Sustainability through Smart Growth

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Focusing on the new urban geographies of smart metropolitan regionalism, this book analyzes the Greater Seattle area's smart growth planning strategies and their impact on work, home, and mobility. It delves into the complexities of city-regional ordering and the inherent societal tensions that arise from urban development, particularly regarding social equity. Key themes include historical economic disparities, job market patterns, residential changes related to class and race, and transit trends aimed at reducing car dependency, positioning Seattle as a pivotal example of sustainable urban evolution.