Climate Change

Uncertainty surrounds the future of this controversial issue. Many communities across the country as well as the Federal government are considering legislation and regulations to address this issue. Funding the development of transit over expanded roadways, mandating higher density development and restricting development in exurban areas to reduce vehicle miles traveled are only some of the potential outcomes of the proposed regulations. NAHB is staying on top of this issue through research and review of federal, state and local initiatives.

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2010 Development Agreements Can Add Certainty During Uncertain Times Webinar Event Date & Time:  Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 2:00PM EST Fee: Free Register Now!!!   Sponsored by the NAHB's Land Development Committee, this webinar will explore the development process and how it has become increasingly complex, lengthy, costly, and uncertain, with approvals … 8/20/2010	Web page
2010 Stormwater Requirements Webinar Register for the 2010 Stormwater Requirements Webinar now. 8/20/2010	Web page
Research on Factors Relating to Density and Climate Change Human contribution to global climate change through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is one of the most intensely debated policy issues of our time. One proposed course of action is to increase residential density, on the grounds that it will reduce vehicle miles traveled. Yet this turns out to be a … 6/25/2010	PDF
Household Type, Housing Choice, and Commuting Behavior Data from HUD and the Census Bureau show substantial differences in the way different types of households choose neighborhoods and home. The largest differences are often associated with marital status and having children. 12/7/2009	Web page
ECONorthwest Study: Residential Construction and Greenhouse Gases This topic paper reports the relationships between residential land use and development and the emissions of greenhouse gases. The focus is on emissions associated with residential operations, construction, and transportation activities that have been evaluated in the literature. 3/17/2009	PDF
ECONorthwest Study: Residential Construction and Transportation This topic paper reports the relationships between residential land-use patterns and transportation activity that have been elucidated in the literature focusing on those measures of transportation activity that, in turn, are associated with environmental impacts. 3/17/2009	PDF
ECONorthwest Study: Summary Report This literature review examines the existing body of literature on the linkage between residential development and its impacts on the environment through transportation development, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, and stormwater and wastewater. 3/17/2009	PDF
Greenhouse Gases and Home Building: Manufacturing, Transportation, and Installation of Building Materials Global warming has become a major topic in local, state, and federal politics. Politicians confronting the issue are looking for new ways to limit greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors of the economy, and that includes the home building industry. In fact, some local governments have already put … 9/9/2008	Web page
Vehicle CO2 emissions and the Compactness of Residential Development This article analyzes the effects of geography, household characteristics, and compactness of subdivisions on household CO2 emissions. Gasoline consumption and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) decreases as subdivisions become more compact, but also vehicles tend to be driven at less efficient speeds. … 12/12/2007	Web page
Residential Greenhouse Gas Emissions This article explores the housing sector’s role in generating greenhouse gases by analyzing the relationship between greenhouse gases and residential energy uses and considering annual energy uses and life cycle assessments. The results show that new homes are more energy efficient, account for a … 4/30/2007	Web page