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Originally Posted by Flatiron
The traffic will increase regardless of whether this project is built. My analysis is to build it, because people who live in the area will benefit from the grocery store and the apartments will be located in an area where you don't need a car. The walk score for that block is high (~89).
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If new traffic is the the only key metric for new development decisions, then nothing should ever be built other than a mass transit system. Some of these metrics are just horrible... change is inevitable and we need metrics that can direct change for the better - not attempt to stop it which results in a pile of hot trash development, sprawl and laggard infrastructure.