Category: Alabama

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 »

News, Alabama – May. 15, 2012

Birmingham Urged to be More Walkable, Transit Friendly

During a recent presentation in Birmingham, New Urbanist leader Christopher Leinberger urged city planners to make the days of a bustling downtown Birmingham return, in part by embracing commuter rail. "The reason in building transit ... is not moving p… more »

News, Alabama – Feb. 7, 2012

Mobile Approves Master Plan to Focus on Smart Growth

The Mobile City Council voted recently to approve "A New Plan for Mobile," an economic and urban development blueprint commissioned by Mayor Sam Jones during his first term in office. Walkability, mixed land-use and other smart growth principles are now… more »

News, Alabama – Jan. 26, 2012