Cyclists, Pedestrians Spend More than Car Drivers
According to a new report by the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium, bicyclists and other nonmotorists purchased more than motorized drivers at stores other than supermarkets. Although bikers and pedestrians often spent less per vis… more »
Seven Communities Recognized by EPA for 2012 National Smart Growth Awards
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized seven communities with its 2012 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. This year's winners were selected from 47 applicants in 25 states. The winning entries were chosen based on the… more »
Planned Unit Developments Examined in Pacific Northwest
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are the subject of an article in the November 2012 issue of Planning Advisor, published by the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. A PUD allows greater flexibility in the configuration and uses of build… more »
Astoria Downtown Revitalization Underway
Building Blocks for a Successful Downtown, a downtown revitalization program, has been launched in Astoria. As part of the program, a downtown revitalization expert has been hired to come up with recommendations that might lead to a more successful comm… more »
Brooklyn High-Speed Bus Line Announced
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration has awarded more than half of the $40 million needed to construct a 9.3- mile bus rapid transit line in Brooklyn. The line, called the Nostrand Avenue Select Bus Service, will include a dedicated bus lane, traffi… more »
Compact Neighborhoods Policy Announced by Massachusetts Governor
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has announced a new Compact Neighborhoods Policy, which will provide incentives for the development of multi-family housing near transit centers. State officials hope the program will spur the creation of 10,000 new… more »
Chicago's Urban Farm District Could be Biggest in U.S.
Chicago's city planning department is expected to approve the creation of a greenbelt with a strong focus on urban agriculture within the neighborhood of Englewood. The plan is part of Chicago's Green Healthy Neighborhoods initiative, designed to foster… more »
Dubai's "Sustainable City" to be Modeled after California Campus
An energy-efficient community in California is serving as an inspiration for a sustainable city in the United Arab Emirates. The West Village at the University of California, Davis will be the model for a new sustainable city being built on the outskirt… more »
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