Before revision: Its primary benefits are thought to be: Decreased automobile traffic with less noise pollution, fewer automobile accidents, reduced smog and air pollution Reduced summer temperatures due to less asphalt and more green spaces Increased pedestrian traffic which also increases social and commercial opportunities Increased gardening space for urban residents Better support for co-housing and infirm residents, e.g.
After revision: Greater safety and access for pedestrians and cyclistsLess frequent surface maintenance than car-driven roadsIts primary benefits are thought to be: Decreased automobile traffic with less noise pollution, fewer automobile accidents, reduced smog and air pollution Reduced summer temperatures due to less asphalt and more green spaces Increased pedestrian traffic which also increases social and commercial opportunities Increased gardening space for urban residents Better support for co-housing and infirm residents, e.g.