High Density Compared to Suburb Sprawling
High Density Compared to Suburb Sprawling
Mitrany, M 2005, ‘High density neighbourhoods: who enjoys them’, GeoJournal, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 131-40.
Frank, TA 2011, ‘Density versus sprawl’, National Journal, 11 March, viewed 15 August 2012.
In modern society, people concern more about living environment. It is raised an issue that which place is suitable for living, high-rises centre or suburb sprawl. Two very different articles provide contrasting perspectives on this issue. The article by Michal Mitrany, an advisor on architecture and town planning, on ‘High density neighbourhoods: Who enjoys them’, explores the positive evaluations and benefits in high density. Another article by T.A. Frank, a writer and an editor at the Washington Monthly, entitled ‘Density versus sprawl’, investigates the reasons why new housing doesn’t work and show what people want. The study by Mitrany offers a sufficient evaluation to contribute to the high-rises neighbourhoods.
The main point of Mitrany’s article is that there are some positive effects of high density in neighbourhoods. He argues that the awareness of the potential advantages of high density can be attributed to physical planning and positively evaluated by local residents. Mitrany cites that the increased chances for social gathering are the most significant advantage. The interviews are conducted by the author to find out that the gender and age group are the most beneficial from the high density. It is also stated a counter argument that high density does not help the development of social relationships on the neighbourhood level. He then concludes that women, young families with children and senior citizens have more positive evaluation and benefits on the high density environment.
Frank’s article seeks to show the need for people who want to live between town centre and sprawling suburb. He also states that, in contrast, government prefers the high density because of the expensive cost of
Mitrany, M 2005, ‘High density neighbourhoods: who enjoys them’, GeoJournal, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 131-40.
Frank, TA 2011, ‘Density versus sprawl’, National Journal, 11 March, viewed 15 August 2012.
In modern society, people concern more about living environment. It is raised an issue that which place is suitable for living, high-rises centre or suburb sprawl. Two very different articles provide contrasting perspectives on this issue. The article by Michal Mitrany, an advisor on architecture and town planning, on ‘High density neighbourhoods: Who enjoys them’, explores the positive evaluations and benefits in high density. Another article by T.A. Frank, a writer and an editor at the Washington Monthly, entitled ‘Density versus sprawl’, investigates the reasons why new housing doesn’t work and show what people want. The study by Mitrany offers a sufficient evaluation to contribute to the high-rises neighbourhoods.
The main point of Mitrany’s article is that there are some positive effects of high density in neighbourhoods. He argues that the awareness of the potential advantages of high density can be attributed to physical planning and positively evaluated by local residents. Mitrany cites that the increased chances for social gathering are the most significant advantage. The interviews are conducted by the author to find out that the gender and age group are the most beneficial from the high density. It is also stated a counter argument that high density does not help the development of social relationships on the neighbourhood level. He then concludes that women, young families with children and senior citizens have more positive evaluation and benefits on the high density environment.
Frank’s article seeks to show the need for people who want to live between town centre and sprawling suburb. He also states that, in contrast, government prefers the high density because of the expensive cost of