Bicycling Brings Economic Benefits Across the Nation
Bike recreation and bicycle tourism are having a significant impact on state and local economies in the US, according to new data from the League of American Bicyclists. The League's updated report, Bicycle Means Business: The Economic Benefits of Bicyc… more »
Rural Areas Use Nature to Attract New Residents
Location and proximity to other creative individuals are important drivers that attract new residents to large urban areas. But other benefits are being touted by smaller communities to entice new residents. For example, a recent study showed that Vermo… more »
Newark Joins Complete Streets Movement
Newark recently adopted a complete streets policy, becoming the largest city in New Jersey to pass this innovative approach to transportation policy. Complete streets policies provide guidelines for the creation of more accessible transportation network… more »
Somerville Passes Urban Agriculture Ordinance
Somerville, Massachusetts, recently passed an Urban Agriculture Ordinance that establishes formal guidelines for urban farming and gardening, the keeping of chickens and bees, and other policies governing the growth and sale of agricultural products in… more »
Two High Speed Rail Plans on Fast Track
The California High Speed Rail Authority has received expedited federal approval to move forward with its final review of two new high speed rail proposals — the 60-mile Merced to Fresno segment, and the 114-mile Fresno to Bakersfield segment. The envir… more »
Parklets Demonstration in Los Angeles
Four "parklets" are about to spring up in Los Angeles, part of a pilot project that could lead to hundreds more. A parklet transforms one or two parking spaces on a busy street into a space ringed with plants, featuring benches, tables, and bike racks.… more »
Anniston's New Mayor Wants an Obesity Task Force
Mayor-elect Vaughn Stewart of Anniston, Alabama, recently stated that he wants to create an obesity task force in the first few months after he becomes mayor. Several members of the City Council have also voiced support for finding ways to reduce obesit… more »
FHA Raises Limits on Commercial Space in Mixed-Use Condos
FHA recently raised the amount of commercial space it will finance in mixed-use condo buildings from 25% to 35%, with possible waivers up to 50% allowed. The new rules allow the marketplace more room to deliver the type of urban development that is in d… more »
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