1. A series of parts that work together to form a livable town or city for humans to live and work. They include different land uses. Urban systems are….

2. Oakville from above Can you identify the different different land uses? Transportation Residential Commercial Industrial Institutional Recreational and Open http://maps.oakville.ca/eo6/Webpages/map/MapViewer.aspxOakville layout and photos Can you see any patterns? What issues or problems might these patterns lead to?

3. Rural hinterland vs Urban heartland So what’s the URBAN RURAL FRINGE?

4. URBAN SPRAWL…..

5. Urban sprawl vs Smart growth: problem or not? http://www.cato.org/mediahighlights/index.php?hi ghlight_id=263 http://www.cato.org/mediahighlights/index.php?hi ghlight_id=263 Jot down your opinion of each person’s viewpoint O’Toole’s viewpointMcDermott’ viewpoint

6. SMART growth SMART GROWTH definition “Development in or near cities intended to lessen or reverse suburban sprawl, decrease the use of automobiles, and shorten daily travel. Smart Growth occurs in or near existing transportation centers, such as subway stations. It clusters together residential, shopping, and work areas and encourages walking and public transportation. ”

7. SMART growth principles 1. Create walkable cities (remember Portland, Oreg.) 2. Create range of housing opportunities and choices 3. Mixed land use 4. Compact building design 5. Variety of transportation choices (remember seniors)

8. SMART growth principles continued…. 1. Preserve natural areas, farmland, environmentally sensitive areas and natural beauty 2. Encourage community participation/collaboration 3. Make development decisions fair and predictable and cost effective 4. More direct development for existing community 5. Encourage a strong sense of a unique community

9. It’s time to build a SMART city………….….