At military installations, suburban-style sprawl is out and walkable communities are in, under new Defense Department planning guidelines released Thursday.
The guidelines call for “compact development” that incorporates mass transit and a mix of residential housing close to shops and other businesses. Energy conservation is a key goal; trees and other greenery should be considered as well. http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/05/military-planners-make-bases-more-walkable-051912w/
Article courtesy of Federal Times by Sean Reilly
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