| Access to goods and services without the use of an automobile (i.e. walking, biking, transit) |
- Fossil fuels are saved when automobiles are used less or not used at all
- Roads can have fewer lanes since they don’t have to accommodate as many cars
- Business can use less land and asphalt for parking
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- Downtown Asheville
- West Asheville around Haywood Road
- Downtown Hot Springs
- Downtown Weaverville
- Downtown Black Mountain
- Downtown Brevard
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| Conservation Based Developments |
When a substantial amount of land is placed in a permanent conservation easement, flora and fauna are protected from development |
- Drovers Road Preserve
- Biltmore Estate
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| Appropriateness of development within the Transect |
Promotes orderly and sustainable growth of cities and helps with the protection of the city and the countryside |
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