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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



Phoenix Residents Drive Less than Suburban Neighbors

A new report by the Arizona Department of Transportation found that residents of higher-density Phoenix neighborhoods drive substantially less than similar residents located in lower-density suburban neighborhoods. The study found that urban dwellers dr… more »
News, Arizona –  Jun. 12, 2012



Six Cities Selected for Protected Bikeways Project

The Bikes Belong Foundation has launched its Green Lane Project, which will develop protected bikeways in six U.S. cities. The initiative will work with Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., to support the cities… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Jun. 12, 2012



Rural Areas Increasingly Dependent on Mass Transit

A new study by Reconnecting America found that 40 percent of rural populations—including senior citizens, the disabled, and low-income individuals—are dependent on mass transit for their daily activities. The study explored how smaller cities, towns, a… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Jun. 12, 2012



Rural Areas Increasingly Dependent on Mass Transit

A new study by Reconnecting America found that 40 percent of rural populations—including senior citizens, the disabled, and low-income individuals—are dependent on mass transit for their daily activities. The study explored how smaller cities, towns, a… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Jun. 12, 2012



Smart Growth Advances in Farmingdale

The Farmingdale Board of Trustees has approved a smart growth development project that will help revitalize the municipality’s downtown. The new mixed-use development of apartments and retail will sit near the community’s busy Long Island Rail Road stat… more »
News, New York –  May. 29, 2012



Chicago Parking Strategies Can Support Community Livability

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has issued a report titled Parking Strategies to Support Livable Communities. Parking is among the largest land uses in the Chicago area, and properly managing parking can be an effective tool with which mun… more »
News, Illinois –  May. 29, 2012



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