Infill reduces the pressure on rural and resource lands by placing housing and services in urban areas. When development occurs in urban areas there is less auto-oriented sprawl, more opportunity for transit. For Leavenworth, the Planning Commission is recommending a change from 3 and 4 units per acre to 5 units per acre (R 8 zoning district). In addition to more efficient land use, this reduces the amount of impervious surface per person which helps with water management and reduces potential areas of pollution.