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Six Cities Selected for Protected Bikeways Project
The Bikes Belong Foundation has launched its Green Lane Project, which will develop protected bikeways in six U.S. cities. The initiative will work with Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., to support the cities… more »
Rural Areas Increasingly Dependent on Mass Transit
A new study by Reconnecting America found that 40 percent of rural populations—including senior citizens, the disabled, and low-income individuals—are dependent on mass transit for their daily activities. The study explored how smaller cities, towns, a… more »
Rural Areas Increasingly Dependent on Mass Transit
A new study by Reconnecting America found that 40 percent of rural populations—including senior citizens, the disabled, and low-income individuals—are dependent on mass transit for their daily activities. The study explored how smaller cities, towns, a… more »
Compact Urban Development Going Mainstream
A shift in housing development from suburban sprawl to compact urban housing is going mainstream, according to a recent article in USA Today. According to the article, "The housing bust and recession have prompted developers to set their sights inward.… more »
Community Design a Factor in Personal Satisfaction
In a keynote presentation at the recent Congress for New Urbanism conference, author Richard Florida said that “quality of place” is the most important factor in personal fulfillment. According to Florida, four factors influence this quality-- walkable… more »
Defense Department Plans for More-Walkable Communities
Planning guidelines recently issued by the US Department of Defense will revise military construction standards to include smart growth principles. The guidance applies to all military installations worldwide, and represents the first thorough rewrite o… 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 »
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