Public Transit More Popular with Rising Gas Prices, Job Recovery
The demand for public transportation rose in 2012 to the second highest ridership level since 1957, according to a report by the American Public Transportation Association. Transit ridership grew in all areas of the U.S. and in communities of all sizes,… more »
Walkable Communities May Lead to More Exercise
A study in the journal Social Science & Medicine found that having a local grocery store in a neighborhood increased residents' physical activity an extra 5 to 6 minutes per week. And for every recreational facility available such as a park or beach… more »
Decrease In Young Drivers May Influence Transportation Infrastructure
Just over two-thirds of Americans between the ages of 16 and 24 were licensed to drive in 2011, noted a recent article in DCStreetsblog. That's the lowest percentage since 1963. The decrease in young drivers may have a profound influence on future inves… more »
Redeveloped Milwaukee Brewery Site Receives Top Green Award
A hilltop site once famous for brewing beer has been named one of the greenest neighborhoods in the world. The Brewery, a redevelopment project at the former Pabst Brewing Company, won the highest designation for sustainable development practices from t… more »
Tacoma Focuses on Smart Growth
In a recent interview with Smart Growth America, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland highlighted smart growth strategies that will help Tacoma become an even better place to live and work. Strickland pointed out that Tacoma "needs to build walkable neighbor… more »
Penn State Students Tackle Community Revitalization Projects
Penn State's Landscape Architect program offers an innovative course to help students engage community members in urban revitalization projects. Residents of inner-city neighborhoods work collaboratively with the students to address issues such as lack… more »
Miami Envisions More Commuter Trains, Transit Hub
A new "virtual" transit line will be unveiled in Miami in early March. Called the Metro "Purple Line," this conceptual design will allow city residents to imagine what expanded commuter-train travel in Miami could look like in the future. A parking lot… more »
Zoning for Residential and Mixed Land-Use May Lead to Decrease in Crime Rates
A recently study published in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review suggests that increasing residential zoning on blocks that are otherwise zoned commercial might be a viable means of reducing crime in urban areas. The study found that city blocks… more »
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