From South Fraser OnTrax’s debate on whether or not Smart Growth principles are needed in the South of the Fraser. More information at: http://www.southfraser.net/2012/02/smart-growth-debate-media.html

3. Source: 2011 Census

4. Source: Statistics Canada

12. Source: 2006 Census

14. There is a “statistically significant link between . . . the built environment and VMT,” but it is “too small to be useful” in saving energy or reducing CO 2 . — David Brownstone, UC Irvine

15. Source: US DOT, DOE

17. Transit Transit Transit Transit Transit in 2025 Source: US DOT, DOE

18. Source: US DOT, DOE

23. Source: GVRD

24. Source: demographia.com

26. Source: Coldwell Banker

27. Source: demographia.com

28. Source: 2011 Census

31. $187,000 in Houston

32. “ Government regulation is responsible for high housing costs where they exist.” Edward Glaeser & Joseph Gyourko

33. • More volatile prices • Declines in employment and income • Ensures that only affluent people can afford to live in a region • “ Boutique city catering only to elite”

34. Source: 2011 Census

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