Vibrant Rural Communities—NADO Case Study Series
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) is releasing a series of case studies describing how rural regions and small towns across the country are growing local and regional economies and creating stronger communities. This series wi… more »
How Transit-Oriented Development Can Help Get America to Work
Planning community development with public transportation as a central consideration can spur economic growth, according to this new report. Published by Morgan Stanley and the Low-Income Investment Fund, the report features Arlington, Virginia, and the… more »
USDA Federal Resource Guide to Assist Rural Communities
USDA has published a guide outlining programs the federal government has available to support rural communities in promoting economic development and enhancing the quality of life for rural residents. The publication compiles all of the federal resource… more »
Sustainable Community Case Study Database
The Partnership for Sustainable Communities has launched the Sustainable Community Case Study Database. This online resource provides access to research and reports on communities that are working with HUD, DOT, EPA, and other Federal agencies to invest… more »
California's K-12 Educational Infrastructure Investments: Leveraging the State’s Role for Quality School Facilities in Sustainable Communities
This report lays out a detailed framework that re-envisions the state's role in K-12 infrastructure to appropriately support educational outcomes and contribute to sustainable communities through public infrastructure, best practices of sound planning,… more »
A Practical Guide to Cool Roofs and Cool Pavements
Urban areas are often hotter than surrounding areas due to the absorption of solar radiation by dark-colored roofs and roadways. This new website and guide provides simple, cost-effective solutions to help reduce the temperature in urban areas by increa… more »
Toward Sustainable Communities—4th edition
This comprehensive update presents a leading-edge overview of community sustainability. Compelling new case studies and expanded treatment of sustainability in rural as well as urban settings are complemented by contributions from a range of experts aro… more »
Building America Toolkit
The Center for Community Progress has launched a new tool -the Building American Cities Toolkit-that helps users drill down to practical solutions for vacant and abandoned property. The Toolkit tackles critical local challenges, from building stronger… more »
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