Category: NATIONAL
NOAA's Coastal and Waterfront Smart Growth Website Revamped
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently updated its smart growth website. The redesigned website is organized into 10 chapters describing different elements essential for communities interested in implementing coastal and wat… more »
Urban Bike-Sharing Programs Surge
In just four years, 30 U.S. cities have launched bike-sharing programs, and many others have plans in the works. Bike sharing allows users to rent bicycles from kiosks placed throughout a city and return them at any kiosk location. More than 40 percent… more »
EPA, HUD, and DOT Support Governor's Institute for Sustainable Design
HUD and DOT are now partnering with EPA to support the Governors' Institute for Sustainable Design, which helps governors make informed decisions about investments and policy decisions that influence the economic health and physical development of their… more »
Urban Farmers Markets Surge
As demand for locally grown fruits and vegetables has increased, so too has the number of urban farmers markets sprouting up across the nation. USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan recently announced a 9.6 percent increase over 2011 listings in the N… more »
A Quarter of America's Gas Stations Have Closed
More than 50,000 gas stations have shut down since 1991, when stations in the US numbered nearly 200,000. The New York Times recently reported that the closings have saddled many communities with conspicuous, vacant properties — but also created opport… more »
Sprawl May Worsen Impacts of Drought
Sprawling development can exacerbate drought's impact, according to a recent commentary by Kaid Benefield of the Natural Resources Defense Council. The large-lot residential development characteristic of sprawl uses significantly more water than do neig… more »
Small Amenities Make Big Difference in Bike Commuting
Trip-end facilities at work appear to be significant determinants of cycling to work. Recent research conducted by Ralph Buehler of Virginia Tech found that commuters with cyclist showers, clothes lockers, and bike parking at work are five times more li… more »
The Grave Health Risks of Unwalkable Communities
In a recent article on AtlanticCities.com, Richard J. Jackson, Chair of Environmental Health Sciences at UCLA says, "Safe, walkable neighborhoods are not just an amenity, they're a matter of life or death." He also argues that it's time to "retrofit the… more »
News Search Filter
Browse by State
Browse by Date
To find articles, news and resources
more than a year old, please
search the SGN archives.
Get the Smart Growth Online News Feed
