A huge challenge for city planners is the urban/suburban interface. That is, what’s the best way to introduce the density …
Santa Clara County 3.0 – Moving into a Post Suburban Era
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Retired head of planning for the County of Santa Clara, Don Weden, provides an overview of how Santa Clara developed from agrarian to suburban and the forces that are causing it to change once again.
Will Millennials Desire an Urban Environment as They Age?
Don Weden ponders the question of what sort of lifestyle (urban or suburban) the Millennial generation will want over the long-term.
Huge Impact of Student Debt
An audience member asks about the impact of student debt on home ownership and formation and, by implication, its long-term …
Very Little Chance of Significant South County Growth
Don Weden explains why little of the anticipated growth will occur outside the already developed areas.
The Massive Housing Complex in South San Jose
Don Weden suggests we will have a hybrid of suburbs and urban builds with “islands of density.”
What About Moderating Growth?
Don Weden addresses the question of whether local cities should moderate growth. He reflects on a study in the 1980s …