The benefits of cities are clear, but the appropriate way to quantify density is not. An article in The Atlantic Cities discusses measuring density by people per square mile. The measurement allows architects and city planners to humanize data and incorporate amenities to create a complete picture of a well-rounded city. The article suggests aspiring to 100,000 people per square mile. This achievable goal allows for a mix of creative building structures. Designing cities for citizens and measuring density by people per square mile can help urban leaders create areas where, “every citizen can enjoy beauty in the form of good design,” an aspiration outlined during the CEOs for Cities Livability Challenge.
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