Urban Geometry and the Case for a Low-Car Future

Walking, cycling, and transit are key to climate and health goals, yet low-car planning often faces cultural and political pushback. This presentation challenges the idea that cities can grow while staying car-centric, highlighting the space constraints that make cars—autonomous or not—unsustainable at scale.

Focusing on transit-oriented development, including Essex Junction’s Master Plan, it shows how aligning growth with frequent transit can reduce car dependence and make low-car living practical.