Citation

Kihl MR. Transp. Res. Rec. 1981; 812: 75-80.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

The combination of organized citizen opposition, increased environmental awareness, and rising construction costs has halted construction of an increasing number of proposed highways. Where this has happened after right-of-way was already acquired and partially cleared, cities have been confronted with the need to find alternative land uses that are both creative and broadly acceptable. Representatives of planning bodies of four affected cities--Atlanta, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Lincoln (Nebraska)--presented case studies that emphasized both the planning process and the alternative selection. Despite the unique characteristics of each project, the four cases underscored three major recurring themes: (a) the importance of selecting alternatives consistent with density, use, and cultural characteristics of adjacent neighborhoods; (b) the essential quality of broad and active participation of key interest groups, government officials, financial interests, and developers; and (c) the critical need for an atmosphere in which interest groups are willing to compromise specific objectives in order to further the broader goal of community revitalization.