"Parklet" Coming to Asheville this Summer
A demonstration "parklet", including plants, benches and a bike rack will replace a few parking spots in downtown Asheville. The initiative is the first major effort from Open Asheville, a new nonprofit, to apply "tactical urbanism" to downtown. The non… more »
New York City to Reduce Neighborhood Traffic Speeds
New York City plans to expand its neighborhood "slow-zone" program, which reduces driving speeds in neighborhoods across town. The expanded program would lower the speed limit to 20 miles per hour from 30 in designated areas across as many as 13 neighbo… more »
New York City to Build "Micro-Units" for Singles
New York City has invited developers to propose ways to build "micro-units" – dwellings complete with a bathroom, built-in kitchenette and an area with a fold-out bed that doubles as both sleeping space and living room. If the pilot program is successfu… more »
Urban Areas See Dramatically Increased Population Growth
New Jersey's cities are seeing a dramatic shift in population trends, according to research from smart growth group New Jersey Future. New Jersey's eight largest urban areas accounted for 11.4 percent of the state's population growth between 2008 and 20… more »
Ten Communities Selected for Green Streets - Green Jobs - Green Towns Funding
Almost $400,000 in grant funding through EPA's Green Streets - Green Jobs - Green Towns initiative has been awarded to Maryland communities.. This program was created to advance watershed protection, community livability, and economic vitality througho… more »
A Quarter of America's Gas Stations Have Closed
More than 50,000 gas stations have shut down since 1991, when stations in the US numbered nearly 200,000. The New York Times recently reported that the closings have saddled many communities with conspicuous, vacant properties — but also created opport… more »
Sprawl May Worsen Impacts of Drought
Sprawling development can exacerbate drought's impact, according to a recent commentary by Kaid Benefield of the Natural Resources Defense Council. The large-lot residential development characteristic of sprawl uses significantly more water than do neig… more »
Small Amenities Make Big Difference in Bike Commuting
Trip-end facilities at work appear to be significant determinants of cycling to work. Recent research conducted by Ralph Buehler of Virginia Tech found that commuters with cyclist showers, clothes lockers, and bike parking at work are five times more li… more »
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