Sustainable Transportation Planning: Tools for Creating Vibrant, Healthy, and Resilient Communities
Sustainable Transportation Planning is a sourcebook for understanding and implementing the full range of modern community transportation systems. This new book provides instructions for implementing smart transportation concepts in both large and small communities Consideration of bike, pedestrian, automobile, and mass transit modes are included, as well as how these modes interrelate.Learn More:
www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470540931.html
Next Generation Broadband—Cornerstone Infrastructure for 21st-Century Brownfields
The availability of next-generation high-speed broadband will play a leading role in determining which communities will enjoy economic growth and prosperity in the 21st century. This research report from the National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals educates planners about using next-generation broadband to make brownfields redevelopment projects more successful.Learn More:
www.nalgep.org/publications/PublicationsDetail.cfm?LinkAdvID=103072
Quotes
"We're having to plan communities that provide more affordable housing options for [retiring baby boomers] so that they're closer to services and less dependent on having to drive for every errand and every service."
-William Anderson, former planning director for the City of San Diego
Call for Session Proposals
12th Annual New Partners
for Smart Growth Conference
Deadline for proposal submissions isJune 30th, 2012
National Conversation
on the Future of Our Communities
Solicitation for Papers Due Date June 30th, 2012
The Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth Speaker Series hosts speakers on a monthly basis at the National Building Museum. Speakers describe, explore, identify and foster dialog on positive change in growth and development patterns.
Find out who participates in the Smart Growth Network (SGN) and how they can help your community. »» Go
