Why Does Land

Use Matter?

By the year 2030, San Diego will be

home to nearly 4 million people.

We need an additional 300,000

housing units to meet these needs.

How can we accommodate this

growth through smarter land use?

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Nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions

in San Diego County are from on-road

transportation.

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San Diegans spend 100% more time in

traffic today than they did 15 years ago.

the farther a building is from an energy source,

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9% of energy is lost in transmission.(

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while reducing water and energy waste from

transmission and transport,

and preserving natural areas.

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Better land planning can improve traffic

congestion, air quality and other quality of life

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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact

development look here?

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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact

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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact

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One example, before and after: E Street, Chula Vista, near bayfront. How might compact

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Compact growth can boost economic

development by creating walkable,

business-friendly neighborhoods.

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Less sprawl and more transportation

options result in fewer miles driven

—reducing traffic, fuel costs and

improving air quality.

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Poor air quality is a public health cost:

$1,200 per person in Southern

California.

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Facilitating healthy habits like walking

and biking improves public health.

Compact development helps preserve

natural open spaces for recreation

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and a vibrant agricultural economy.

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For more information

and resources about strategies

for better land use in San Diego,

visit www.equinoxcenter.org/research-

topics/land-use/overview.html.