Visualizing Density Investigating the density challenge facing the United States
A Bird's Eye View
5. What Does Density Look Like?
In any discussion of density, mental images are formed. Oftentimes they are one small piece of the picture. What do we mean when we talk about six units per acre? Or 12? What does a 50 unit-per-acre neighborhood look like? The answer is that it depends on the design approach.
These four blocks have a similar density level (10 units / acre) yet each takes a different form and provides a different type of living environment.
A mix of single and multi-family homes on small lots, Newport Beach, CA.
Side-yard houses on long, narrow lots, Charleston, SC.
Town houses and large single-family homes converted to apartments, Sandusky, OH.
Multi-family development, Tampa, FL.