Acceptance of Urban Densification: Factors and Challenges

The chapter explores a research article examining factors influencing people's acceptance of urban housing projects, including distance, development features, climate goals, and planning interventions. It discusses the history and benefits of densification in combatting urban sprawl and reducing carbon emissions, emphasizing the importance of increasing housing supply for affordability. The conversation delves into the challenges of public opposition, the NIMBY phenomenon, and the differences in densification approaches between Europe and the US, particularly focusing on Swiss initiatives for sustainable urban development.