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Abandoned Grain Elevators Revitalized in Port Cities

As economies and shipping routes change, many grain elevators in port cities have been abandoned. Unlike old office buildings and factories, converting these structures is especially complicated—the typical grain elevator is windowless, tall enou… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Jun. 26, 2012



DOT Awards $500 Million in TIGER Grants

The US Department of Transportation has announced that 47 proposals will receive funds from the TIGER 2012 program. TIGER 2012 will provide a total of $500 million to multimodal projects in 34 states. The grants will support a variety of transit devel… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Jun. 26, 2012



HUD's Choice Neighborhood Program to be Evaluated

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $500,000 in research grants to four entities to study HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods Program. The program is a centerpiece of HUD’s revitalization effort to transform distressed neighbo… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Jun. 12, 2012



Philadelphia’s Eastern North Neighborhood Undergoes Revival

A recent story by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) discussed their Building Sustainable Communities program work in Philadelphia. LISC and the local Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) have achieved the rebirth of Philadelphia’s E… more »
News, Pennsylvania –  Jun. 12, 2012



Buffalo’s New “Green Code” Released

A Preview of Buffalo’s New Zoning, a 30-page report on Buffalo’s new Green Code, has been released. The new zoning will embrace Buffalo's contemporary vision for the city’s future, eliminate outmoded regulations, and include more walkable, green neighb… more »
News, New York –  Jun. 12, 2012



Boston Bike Sharing Exceeds Projections

Boston’s bicycle-sharing system has eclipsed the 250,000 mark for total rides in the past six months, all without a serious accident. The bike-sharing program debuted last July, although the full complement of 61 stations and 610 bikes was not in place… more »
News, Massachusetts –  Jun. 12, 2012



Sustainable Redevelopment in Downtown Davenport

An article in ICMA’s PM Magazine profiled the city of Davenport’s sustainability efforts, including the renovation of the historic, city-owned ballpark and renovation of the art deco theatre district. Davenport’s River Vision Plan, created with the inpu… more »
News, Iowa –  Jun. 12, 2012



Chicago Launches “Make Way for People” Program

The City of Chicago recently kicked off its “Make Way for People” program. The program will create "temporary decks" that replace parking spots with public seating during the spring and summer; close streets with “excess asphalt” and turn them into pub… more »
News, Illinois –  Jun. 12, 2012



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