ABSTRACT: Studies are increasingly showing that higher density development reduces runoff and is therefore good for broad watershed health. Density does raise legitimate concerns about potential hotspots, however. This presentation discusses ways to minimize hotspots, through both site level and regional design and policy approaches.

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William Schroeer has 12 years experience analyzing the environmental impacts of transportation, and working with clients and their stakeholders to understand and minimize those impacts. He has extensive experience in the interaction between land use and the environment, and in leading analyses that allow stakeholders to find common ground in often-contentious debates. Mr. Schroeer has designed and directed policy evaluations for government, non-profit, and private clients, examining costs and benefits, feasibility, economic, social, and distributional impacts.

Prior to consulting, Schroeer was an economist in the Office of Policy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He received two EPA Service Medals, and received a 1996 National Planning Award from the American Planning American Planning Association for his contributions to a transportation and land use plan for Portland, Oregon. He holds a Masters in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

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