Older, Smaller, Better
All across America, blocks of older, smaller buildings are quietly
contributing to robust local economies and distinctive livable
communities. This groundbreaking study demonstrates the unique and
valuable role that older, smaller buildings play in the development of
sustainable cities. Building on statistical analysis of the built fabric
of three major American cities, the research demonstrates that
established neighborhoods with a mix of older, smaller buildings perform
better than districts with larger, newer structures when tested against
a range of economic, social, and environmental outcome measures.