National Conversation on the Future of our Communities—Compendium
The Smart Growth Network issued a call for papers in 2012 to start a national conversation on what we want our communities to look like in 25 years, and what development issues will be faced. The Network received 95 papers in response. Twenty of the pap… more »
Improving Walkability Without Changing Streets
The Minnesota Streets website (mn.streets.com) described actions that any city can take, at little expense, to dramatically improve walkability without changing actual roadways. These simple changes include adding red light cameras at busy pedestrian in… more »
Improving Community Health through Land Reuse and Development
The U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry sponsored a webinar in late 2012 where participants learned about the critical role public health plays in land reuse and redevelopment decisions. Also highlighted during the webinar were many fr… more »
Green Infrastructure—A Landscape Approach
This new report from the American Planning Association shows how green infrastructure cleans the air and water, replenishes aquifers, reduces flooding, and moderates the climate. Green infrastructure approaches also help promote healthy exercise and acc… more »
Rightsizing Streets Guide
The Project for Public Spaces recently released this new online publication, which aims to help planners and community members update their streets to make them 'right' for their context. The centerpiece of the guide is a set of ten rightsizing case stu… more »
Rural Design: A New Design Discipline
Rural Design spotlights examples of design approaches that help rural communities make land use, architectural, and aesthetic decisions that enhance their quality of life and the environment. The book connects social, artistic, cultural, technological,… more »
Infrastructure Financing Options for Transit-Oriented Development
This new EPA report provides communities with a comprehensive guide to tools and strategies that are available for financing and funding infrastructure for transit-oriented development. The report provides examples of how some communities are using spec… more »
U.S. National Climate Assessment
This third national assessment by 13 federal agencies finds that climate change is introducing societal and business risks to the nation's cities, but also presents economic opportunities. The study asserts that sea level rise and superstorms will affec… more »
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