12 steps

"There is a 12-step sprawl recovery program that can transform the subdivisions, strip malls, and office parks of post-WWII sprawl into sustainable neighborhoods... IF the people living there want that extreme makeover. But they have to want it & be committed to the transformation. Without the commitment, they won’t be able to break the addiction. The 12-step sprawl recovery program can never be forced upon anyone. People have to be committed to transforming the sprawl around them into sustainable places. The benefits are many, including the fact that those places will live much longer. The alternative is bleak; there are ghost towns around the world for a reason."

1. Civic Space
2. Thoroughfare Recovery
3. Accessory Dwelling Units
4. Gifts to the Street
5. Lovable Edible Gardens
6. Places to Eat
7. Bed & Breakfast
8. Cottages
9. Live/Work Units
10. Neighborhood Market
11. Dedicated Office & Retail
12. Civic Buildings

from: http://www.originalgreen.org/blog/2018/