The WalkUP Wake-Up Call
According to this new publication from George Washington University, the next real estate cycle will be defined by the rise of Walkable Urban Places (WalkUPs). Author Christopher Leinberger examines the economic performance and social equity of existing… more »
A Bold Plan for Sustainable California Communities
This report from NRDC spotlights the benefits of sustainability planning in three of California's largest cities—representing nearly two-thirds of the state's population. The report explores how Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego have already… more »
Leaping the Budget Gap: Land Use and Fiscal Planning in Natrona County, Wyoming
This Sonoran Institute study examined the public infrastructure costs associated with residential developments in rural areas near Casper, Wyoming. The report found that the farther the development is from the downtown core, the greater the drain on cou… more »
Achieving Hazard-Resilient Coastal & Waterfront Smart Growth
This report developed by NOAA and EPA presents ideas shared by smart growth and hazard mitigation experts related to building hazard-resilient coastal communities. Themes include opportunities and challenges; siting and design; plans and policies; engag… more »
Adapting to Urban Heat: A Tool Kit for Local Governments
This new publication from Georgetown University outlines steps local governments can pursue to adjust to more frequent and intense heat waves. Policy options include incentives for the adoption of green and cool roofs, greater use of urban forestry, an… more »
City Cycling
This new book from MIT Press promotes cycling as sustainable urban transportation available to everyone. It reports on cycling trends and policies and offers information on such topics as cycling safety, bikeways and bike parking, integration of cycling… more »
Greening America's Capitals: Lincoln, Nebraska
This report describes EPA's work with Lincoln, Nebraska, to develop an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable vision for the South Capital area and design options to achieve it.
For more information: www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/publication… more »
A Project Selection Tool for the State of Rhode Island: Leveraging State Transportation, Housing, and Infrastructure Investments
EPA worked with Rhode Island's KeepSpace program to help prioritize state, nonprofit, and federal resources. This assistance resulted in a project selection tool that may be of use to other communities facing similar challenges.
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