"We both want higher-density development and smart growth."

They want higher-density development in outer suburban areas that want to attract only wealthier homeowners.

Their preference is for mixed-income, higher-density development.

Though no developer has yet submitted plans for such construction, the town acted at the request of local residents to discourage more ambitious higher-density development.

A great many would prefer to live in unrestricted, higher-density developments.

Good land use keeps common activities close to peoples homes and places higher-density development closer to transport lines and hubs; minimize the need for transport.

He initially had urged village officials to consider allowing luxury condominiums on the site because a higher-density development would have helped raise the property's sale price.

"The saving of that land, in effect, has been paid for by developers who find it economically worthwhile to build higher-density development."

Their model for the next phase of expansion moves away from grid squares to large-scale, mixed-use, higher-density development.

Mr. Talwar said this implies it can accommodate higher-density development and is eligible for state assistance.