One common argument against anti-sprawl policies is that because Los Angeles is more densely populated than other regions, any such policies will create the same kind of congestion, pollution, etc. that Los Angeles suffers from.
The flaw in this reasoning is the casual assumption that just because Los Angeles is dense, it is the epitome of non-sprawl.
In his new book Edgeless Cities, Robert Lang explains why Los Angeles is still Sprawl City:
"Los Angeles' [relatively dense] development pattern does not mean that the region is pedestrian friendly. While the region's different land uses are proximate [close to each other], its urban design, which features wide boulevards and ample parking, still encourages auto use."
Posted by lewyn
at 2:22 PM EDT
