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In June 2009, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined together to form the Partnership for Sustainable Communities, an unprecedented agreement to coordinate federal housing, transportation, and environmental investments; protect public health and the environment; promote equitable development; and help address the challenges of climate change. This new blog focuses on the work of the Partnership, with interesting, informative columns relating to this national urban policy agenda.

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2010 New Partners for Smart Growth Conference Presentations Available
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New York City Plans Major Street Improvements Next Year to Reduce Pedestrian Fatalities
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Walk Score Launches Transit Score
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DOT Awards $3.5 Million for Community Transportation Projects
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Black Hawk, Colorado, Bans Biking on Most Streets
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"A city that creates density and walkability is a city that creates economic development and healthy lifestyles."
-- Mathew McElroy, Deputy Director for Planning, El Paso, Texas