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
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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
development look here?
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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
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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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.