Im concerned about traffic. Will high density and affordable housing make a positive difference?
Yes, in fact people who live in high density and affordable housing own fewer cars and drive less. With lower car ownership rates, affordable housing residents have fewer auto trips and fewer single occupant automobile commutes. Further, high-density and affordable housing often encourage nearby retail development, along with ease of walking and transit use. This mix of housing with commercial development is crucial for traffic control, since non-work trips constitute the largest number of trips.
