More Americans Biking to Work
The most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates show that about 730,000 Americans bike to work as their primary means of transportation, a 50 percent increase since 2000. This shift is most prevalent in large metro areas, with Denver, Portland, and Washing… more »
A National Conversation on the Future of Our Communities
What's your vision for your community’s future? Join the Smart Growth Network in a national conversation on how neighborhoods and regions could be planned, designed, and developed to meet the needs of current and future generations. A multidisciplinary… more »
El Paso Smart Growth Plan called “America's Best”
A recent article by Kaid Benfield of the Natural Resource Defense Council hails a new El Paso planning document as “America’s Best Smart Growth Plan.” The plan proposes strategies to bring more of the activi¬ties of daily living within walking distance… more »
Asheville Downtown Redevelopment Generates Substantial Benefits
Asheville, North Carolina is transforming its downtown with a burst of reinvestment, according to a recent article in TheAtlanticCities.com. Asheville is one of many cities that has realized that downtowns have the potential to generate much more public… more »
Walkable Communities in Demand in Louisiana
A recent article in the Lafayette, Louisiana Advertiser highlighted the growing demand for walkable communities in the state. Camille Manning-Broome, Director of Planning for the Center for Planning Excellence in Baton Rouge, said the trend toward more… more »
Dubuque Developing Sustainability Performance Indicators
The city of Dubuque has asked the University of Iowa to prepare a set of performance indicators for the town’s 11 sustainability principles. The performance indicators will be developed over the 2011-2012 academic year. A recent interim report includes… more »
Los Angeles Parking Lot Becomes an Inner City Wetland
A Los Angeles bus parking lot has been transformed into a nine-acre wetland that efficiently processes storm water runoff. The $26 million project gives the city an innovative way to deal with water pollution, and residents have a dedicated green space.… more »
Community Design Impacts Physical Activity for Children
A recent study led by the University of Southern California examined whether children living in a community designed according to smart growth principles are more physically active than children living in conventional suburbs. Children living in the sma… more »
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