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Communities in South Florida Embrace Complete Streets

A growing number of South Florida communities think that roads shouldn't be just about motorists. The Complete Streets Coalition is helping Florida communities enact policies that make it easier for people to cross roads, walk to shops, bike to work, or… more »
News, Florida –  Sep. 5, 2012



Solar Energy Farm to Transform Hackensack Brownfield

New Jersey's Public Service Electric and Gas will invest $883 million in Hackensack to transform a former hazardous-waste storage site into a solar energy farm. The project is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfield and Land Revit… more »
News, New Jersey –  Sep. 5, 2012



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 »
News, Wyoming –  Aug. 22, 2012



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 »
News, Oregon –  Aug. 22, 2012



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 »
News, New York –  Aug. 22, 2012



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 »
News, New Jersey –  Aug. 22, 2012



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 »
News, District of Columbia –  Aug. 22, 2012



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 »
News, NATIONAL –  Aug. 22, 2012



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