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 »
Front Porches Making a Comeback
Two-thirds of new homes built last year in the United States had a porch, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The share of new homes with front or rear porches grew from 42 percent in 1992 to 65 percent in 2011. This desire for front p… more »
Lack of Walkability Linked to Diabetes
A new study published in the journal Diabetes Care concluded that people who lived in less-walkable neighborhoods in Toronto, Canada, were significantly more likely to develop diabetes. The study found that a resident in a less-walkable neighborhood was… more »
Minneapolis Winters are No Barrier to Bike Commuting
Bike commuters in Minneapolis are braving the cold, with half of all city cyclists continuing to bike during the winter months. The city works to have all bicycle trails plowed within 24 hours of a snowfall. About 3.5 percent of Minneapolis residents bi… more »
Smart Growth a Driving Factor in New Zoning Code
Mounting traffic congestion, rising obesity rates, and shrinking undeveloped real estate are behind some of the major changes proposed in a new zoning code for Montgomery County. "I hate to use the word 'smart-growth,' but it's still perhaps the best wa… more »
Chicago Pedestrian Plan Launched
Chicago has launched a new "Pedestrian Plan" that lays out the agenda, tools, and programs that will help the city achieve the goal of becoming a safer pedestrian city. The plan establishes Chicago's new "Zero in Ten" goal — reducing pedestrian f… more »
Governor Shares Vision for Revitalized Honolulu Core
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie recently revealed plans for what he called Honolulu's "Third City," a live-work-and-play urban neighborhood in central Honolulu with cafes, parks, lofts, preschools and senior centers, startup businesses, retail stores,… more »
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