Scarcity in cheap energy is all the MORE reason to intensify and have a more efficient urban footprint.
Again, this doesn't mean everyone suddenly lives in 20 storey apartment buildings (like some people like to scare people into thinking), but it does imply somewhat of a shift on how we design cities and what kinds of infrastructure we prioritize.
Last edited by Bunk; 02-05-2010 at 02:32 PM.
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