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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 »
Millennial Generation Driving Fewer Miles
The number of vehicle-miles traveled by people between the age of 16 and 34 has dropped almost 25 percent during the past decade. This trend away from the historical steady growth in miles driven is likely to be long-lasting, concluded a recent research… more »
Retiring Baby Boomers Prefer Infill, Walkable Communities
By 2020, an estimated one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or over. America's aging population is placing different demands on the housing market. Instead of a rush to golf courses and retirement villages, the focus for retirees today is on more… more »
Americans Choosing More Urban, Fewer Suburban Housing Options
A recent article in USA Today examines how the economic downturn, rising gas prices and high unemployment rates have affected how Americans consider where they live. Cities and older suburbs come out ahead. "This could be the end of the exurb as a plac… more »
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 »
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