Urban Ecology
East St. Louis Action Research Project
Lansdowne Neighborhood Redevelopment 2001
Transportation
(Sustainable Cities: Haughton & Hunter) Problems:
- Urban Sprawl: This forces people to rely on vehicle transportation rather than walking or cycling.
- Pollution associated with exhaust from vehicles
- Disruption of land for highways and parking lots
Solutions for Lansdowne:
- Promote walking and cycling over car usage. This can be done by investing in walking and cycling trails along the old creek corridor.
What not to do:
- Investment in public transportation. In Lansdowne, money could be invested in bus shelters to promote more residents to use the system.
- Decentralize community activities and services which would promote more vehicle use. If this cannot be done then make sure adequate public transportation is provided.
- Encourage driving through the building of ample parking. Building excessive parking lots makes it more convenient for people to drive without looking into alternative means of transportation.
Home
Principles for the Creation of Ecological Cities Ecological Communities
Land use: Patches Edges & Boundaries Corridors Mosaics
Local Agriculture Urban Heat Island Recycling
Water: Water Contamination and Hazards
Air: Air Pollution
Community Building Solutions for Lansdowne The Present and Future of Lansdowne
Recommendations for Lansdowne Based on Urban Ecology
Bibliography
Document author(s) : Lisa Fricker, Elizabeth Hines &
Tricia LoDestro
HTML by : Lisa Fricker & Elizabeth Hines
Last modified: April 8, 2001
