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Is New Urbanism changing the suburban development pattern? A case study of the Toronto region

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This paper includes a detailed comparison of the design features and urban form characteristics of 10 urban fringe neighbourhoods in the Toronto (Canada) region, and examines the extent to which a new suburban development pattern has been created under the influence of the New Urbanism movement. Results suggest that although considerable variations exist in implementations of New Urbanist design, a new suburban development pattern has been created. This pattern is characterized by increased net density, improved internal street-connectivity, and walkable distances to parks, schools and transit stops. Through a close examination of the varied design outcomes, this paper highlights the trade-offs inherent in implementing New Urbanist design.

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  • Jie Lan Xu, 2017. "Is New Urbanism changing the suburban development pattern? A case study of the Toronto region," Journal of Urban Design, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 22(6), pages 812-832, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cjudxx:v:22:y:2017:i:6:p:812-832
    DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2017.1337494
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    1. Susan Moore, 2013. "What’s Wrong with Best Practice? Questioning the Typification of New Urbanism," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 50(11), pages 2371-2387, August.
    2. Yan Song, 2005. "Smart Growth and Urban Development Pattern: A Comparative Study," International Regional Science Review, , vol. 28(2), pages 239-265, April.
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    2. Katherine Perrott, 2020. "Does New Urbanism “Just Show Up”? Deliberate Process and the Evolving Plan for Markham Centre," Urban Planning, Cogitatio Press, vol. 5(4), pages 388-403.

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