Demystifying Density:
Below you will find downloadable companion PowerPoint slides and pdfs to our Demystifying Density video lectures. We encourage users to download the slides and use them to create their own presentations to advocate for higher density development.
- Introduction to Density
- Density Part 2: Compact Housing Strategies
- Density Part 3: Historic Models of Compact Housing
- Introduction to Compact Housing
- Pt 2: Compact Single Family Detached Housing
- Pt 3: Single Family with Secondary Units
- Pt 4: Multiple Units, Single Family Appearance
- Pt 5: Row Houses
- Pt 6: Multifamily, Walkup Flats and Apartments
- Pt 7: Multifamily Elevator Apartments
Design Considerations Checklist
- Parking
- Public Open Space
- Private Open Space
- Landscaping
- Building Location
- Building Shape
- Building Appearance
- Building Layout
- Unit Layout
20 Steps to Design Quality
Other Resources:
- Activity-based Design for Living, Dining, Kitchen, and Work Areas by Tom Jones, AIA