the image of green

Atlantic Yards, Brooklyn (USA): an interesting case study of the need for an integrated approach to transport and land use planning. Locating this large development close to a major transit hub, earning it the title "transit-oriented development", does not make it sustainable. Some aspects of this proposed development sound good, but plans for a significant number of parking bays throw into question its green credentials. Other concerns that have been raised suggest that the developer may be cherry-picking the easiest green features and ignoring the bigger picture. Image is everything.