In this episode we sit down with Michael Eliason, the architect behind "Building for People: Designing Livable, Affordable, Low-Carbon Communities." Michael unveils the potential of eco-districts as a transformative alternative to the all-too-often car-centric and monotonous transit-oriented developments found in the U.S. Drawing from his extensive research in Europe and China, he casts a spotlight on how cities prioritize ecological orientation and community vibrancy, offering a path to creating sustainable, affordable, and engaging urban spaces.

Show Notes:

• Transit cost project referenced: https://transitcosts.com/about/ 
• Recommended Reading:
  • Soft City by David Sim
  • Inclusive Transportation by Veronica Davis
  • Movement by Marco Giugni 
  • Everyday Utopia by Kristen Ghodsee
  • Killed by a Traffic Engineer by Wes Marshall
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