Wetumpka Downtown Plan Incorporates Infill, Walkable Options
The central Alabama community of Wetumka recently released a draft downtown and riverfront development plan. The community of 5000 people included several smart growth elements in its plan, including drive/park/walk options, incentives to encourage shop… more »
HHS Creates New Administration for Community Living
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced the creation of the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The ACL will include the efforts and achievements of the Administration on Aging, the Office on Disability and the Administratio… more »
Urban Parks Thrive with Increased Population Density
Urban park environments are improved with increased density and diverse activity and use, according to a recent article on the Trust for Public Lands blog. In addition to creating demand for urban parks, density also provides opportunities for parks to… more »
Federal Bike/Pedestrian Pilot Project a Success
A recent audit of the Federal Highway Administration Bike/Walk pilot program shows conclusively that infrastructure investments increase the share of trips taken by bicycle and on foot. Approximately $100 million was invested nationwide in bike and pede… more »
Knoxville's Plan Eastern Tennessee Gains Regional Support
A recent televised discussion provided an update on the Plan Eastern Tennessee project. The five-county Knoxville region has received a $4.3 million Sustainability Grant from HUD to further the regional sustainability plan.
Learn more: http://www.wb… more »
Houston Residents Want a More Walkable City
A recent survey of Houston-area residents found that most Houstonians want a more walkable city with better transit access. To pay for such improvements, a majority of citizens surveyed voiced preference for reverting the currently diverted transit taxe… more »
Twin Cities Planning Organization Awards $15 Million for Economic Development along Transit Corridors
The Metropolitan Council, the regional planning organization in the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area, recently approved more than $15 million in grants to help promote economic development and jobs along existing and planned transit corridors.… more »
Berlin Chosen as State’s First 'Certified Sustainable' Community
The first Maryland municipality to earn a "Certificate of Sustainability" under a new statewide environmental program is the town of Berlin on the Eastern Shore. Twenty-two other communities are pursuing certification, which involves setting goals and c… more »
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