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Density and Block Size Adjustments Reduce Car Travel
Transport and Land Use has published a study examining the relationships between urban density, block size, and vehicle miles traveled. The study found that in older, more established cities, density and mixed-used areas were more important factors than… more »
LISC Launches $100 Million Housing/Health Center Fund
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has launched a first-of-its kind $100 million investment fund to expand access to health care and affordable housing for low-income residents and fund critical social services that help link the two in im… more »
Public Transit Funding Supported by Large Majority of Americans
A recent survey by the American Public Transportation Association found that three-quarters of Americans favor increased funding for public transportation. More than 70 percent of those surveyed said a strong transit system would lead to economic growth… more »
What is your vision of sustainability for your community?
Sustainable communities can become a reality, but the process will fall short without your ideas and experiences.
Sponsors of the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference and MindMixer have created a new website to encourage discussion on the future… more »
Shopping Mall Transformation Sweeping Nation
Shopping malls are undergoing a major transformation across the country. CBS News recently reported that while there are approximately 1500 enclosed malls in the U.S., only two new ones have been completed since 2009. Among existing enclosed malls, abou… more »
Smart Growth Benefits ‘Winter Cities’
Big snowfalls and frigid temperatures illustrate how vulnerable car-dependent cities and suburbs can be when faced with disruptive winter weather patterns. A recent article in The Huffington Post discussed how walkable, transit-friendly cities tend to b… more »
Federal Tax Deduction Increased for Mass Transit Commuters
Tax incentives have been boosted in 2013 for mass transit commuters. Those traveling by mass transit can now claim monthly tax deductions equal to the $240 a month that car commuters have traditionally claimed to offset parking costs. The equalized prov… more »
Microhousing Catches On In High-Priced Urban Centers
Microhousing (ultra-compact apartments that sometimes share common spaces) offers a new way for residents to reconcile rising urban housing prices with a preference for city living. Seattle, San Francisco, New York, and Vancouver have all updated their… more »
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