Bike Path Completed in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park recently completed the Jackson-to-Jenny Lake Multi-Use Path Network. The project enhances rural livability by providing a well-connected bicycling network between Grand Teton National Park, The National Elk Refuge, Teton County… more »
Portland Buildings Forego Dedicated Parking
A mixed-use project under construction in Northeast Portland will contain ground-floor retail and 47 apartment units, but no dedicated parking spaces for tenants. The project is one of almost a dozen projects proposed without parking in the Portland are… more »
Manhattan Looks to Transform East River Waterfront
The East River Blueway Plan, recently developed by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and New York State Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh, looks to redevelop Manhattan's East River waterfront. The plan recommends adding connections to the waterfro… more »
Newark Turns to Urban Farms
Newark, New Jersey, is turning to urban farming as a tool to reclaim vacant land and provide jobs, according to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal. Newark has allocated at least $700,000 in federal grants to urban agriculture projects since 201… more »
Computer App Helps Bicyclists Plan Fastest, Safest Routes
A new trip-planning website developed for the D.C. area is the first in the nation to use technology to help bike-share riders plan their routes. The free web app shows riders the fastest, flattest and safest routes — based on the terrain —… more »
Greener Vacant Lots Make Residents Feel Safer, May Reduce Crime
Greening vacant lots may make neighborhood residents feel safer, and may be associated with reductions in certain gun crimes, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania. The results expand upon previous studies in helping researchers u… more »
Making City Streets Less Scary to Cyclists
The residential streets in most of a city's road system are usually amenable to bike riding, but when these residential streets meet main arterials, the streets are often less friendly to biking. This may mean that fewer people are likely to consider a… more »
NOAA's Coastal and Waterfront Smart Growth Website Revamped
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently updated its smart growth website. The redesigned website is organized into 10 chapters describing different elements essential for communities interested in implementing coastal and wat… more »
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