World Changing had this 3-min video, Built to Last, posted on their site. Built to Last is the winner of Congress New Urbanism video contest. Think citizens involvement is very important to zoning. With proper zoning (hmm..) we can have walkable, sustainable communities.
The outstanding 3-minute video asks the question “What’s the greatest threat to our planet?” and shows how reimagining our cities and suburbs to be sustainable and walkable will cut carbon emissions, commutes and calories. "When it comes to saving the planet, what we build is the greatest threat…or the greatest hope," say the filmmakers in Built to Last.
Our communities are not built to last according to this clip, because of urban sprawling, and cul-de-sacs make it worse! And I am so glad that Virginia DOT finally comes to terms with "banning cul-de-sacs" (though not banned outright, at least discourage the development of new ones). Around my hood alone, there's more than 3 cul-de-sacs - in the tiny hood. Add that to the whole county collection of dead-end. Sheesh...
