Growing Greener factsheet
The Environmental Benefits of a Compact and Connected Austin
Compact development can deliver tangible benefits for the environment – reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, curbing the flow of polluted runoff into streams and lakes, and protecting natural areas and agricultural lands. By adopting strong policies to address any local impacts of greater density, such as encouraging the use of green infrastructure to manage stormwater, Austin can develop in a way that will bring lasting environmental benefits.
Environment Texas Research and Policy Center
Compact development can deliver tangible benefits for the environment – reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, curbing the flow of polluted runoff into streams and lakes, and protecting natural areas and agricultural lands. By adopting strong policies to address any local impacts of greater density, such as encouraging the use of green infrastructure to manage stormwater, Austin can develop in a way that will bring lasting environmental benefits.