Closely related to the principle of smart growth, infill
development involves building and developing in vacant areas
in city centers or urban settings. This promotes the betterment of these
city centers and leaves rural areas and open spaces undeveloped. Advocates
state that infill development can reduce traffic congestion, save open
space, and create more livable communities.
Strategies
for Successful Infill Development --Sponsored by The Congress
for New Urbanism and Northeast Midwest Institute. This document (PDF)
contains case studies, definitions, ideal methods of implementation,
and specific design strategies.
The
Greenbelt Alliance and infill development in the Bay Area*-- This
document (PDF) provides examples of Bay Area infill, the specifics of
smart infill development, and additional resources. (*Scroll down to
"Smart Infill" and download the PDF report)
The
scoop on infill development. The article describes
the challenges, struggles, and benefits of choosing infill development
with reference to Seattle, Washington. by Karen Anderson-Bittenbender
(Intracorp Real Estate)
The
Planning Commissioner Journal-- produced a sprawl guide "infill housing" section
that also has links to Phoenix, AZ and British Colombia.
Better Urban Infill Development Program (BUILD)in Dane County, Wisconsin assists with smart growth in the urban
centers through a number of projects.
Infill
development --a PDF report by the Greenbelt Alliance
that has a Q/A and glossary about infill development.
Traverse City, Michigan and the Rivers Edge Project
Washington State-- This article focuses on the Seattle
infill development programs and states that smart infill is cost efficient,
promotes community revitalization, and increases housing opportunities.
Also, this article discusses important obstacles that infill development
programs may face.