Category: Sprawl & Smart Growth

Integrated assessment of agricultural policies with dynamic land use change modelling

By CostBenefit on Aug 17, 2010 | In General, Land, Europe, Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Preservation & Open Space, Sprawl & Smart Growth, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Computer Software/Database/Model, Methods, Costs and Benefits

Abstract With about half of its territory being farmed, agriculture is the main land use in the European Union (EU). As over 10% of the total EU manufacturing output comes from the agri-food sector, it also is an economic factor of great importance. Mor… more »

The Value of Land Use Patterns and Preservation Policies

By CostBenefit on Aug 15, 2010 | In Land, Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Transportation, Preservation & Open Space, Sprawl & Smart Growth, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Massachusetts, Regulatory Analysis, Hedonic Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: In many communities, land-use and open-space preservation have become important concerns. Using a large dataset containing every home sale in the state of Massachusetts over 8 years, this paper simultaneously measures the impact of the mix of l… more »

How should passenger travel in Mexico City be priced?

By CostBenefit on Jul 12, 2010 | In General, Air, Energy, Latin America, Academic Study/Journal Article, Transportation, Sprawl & Smart Growth, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database/Model, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: This paper uses an analytical-simulation model to examine the optimal pricing of the passenger transportation system in Mexico City. The model incorporates travel by auto, microbus, public bus, and rail, as well as externalities from local and… more »

Urban Policy Effects on Carbon Mitigation

By CostBenefit on Jun 29, 2010 | In Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Transportation, Sprawl & Smart Growth, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: The geographical location of economic activity within the United States has important implications for carbon mitigation. If households clustered in California’s cities rather than in more humid southern cities such as Memphis and Houston, then… more »

Infill Development: Perspectives and Evidence from Economics and Planning

By CostBenefit on Jun 7, 2010 | In Land, U.S., Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Brownfield Redevelopment, Sprawl & Smart Growth, Regulatory Analysis, Research Institute NGO NonProfit, Hedonic Analysis, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: This paper explores the different perspectives on infill, [or new development in existing urban areas], and its role in urban growth. Despite the intense debate about the potential for and effects of infill development, there is very little emp… more »
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