BikeScore Ranks Cycling in U.S. Cities
A new metric has been developed to help city dwellers determine their neighborhood's bicycling friendliness. Based on the design for the popular WalkScore metric (which rates walkability), the new BikeScore system is already available in 25 U.S. cities.… more »
Benefits of Telecommuting
This new report from ICMA explores the benefits to municipal governments from enacting telecommuting policies. Reducing the number of daily commuters can significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Fewer commuters can also redu… more »
Residential Construction Trends in America's Metropolitan Regions: 2012 Edition
This 2012 EPA report examines data on the location of new home development in metropolitan areas, and presents data on pre-existing land cover. The report also includes a listing of resources available to local, regional, and state leaders who wish to c… more »
Going Public
Going Public showcases the creative revival of public space in our urban and rural landscapes. The book's selection of formal and informal interventions, reclamations, and architecture illustrates the current scope and interest in refashioning and repur… more »
Making the Most of MAP-21: A Guide to the 2012 Federal Transportation Law
Transportation for America recently released this handbook to help stakeholders understand and engage in implementing the new federal transportation law adopted in the summer of 2012. The book features information on the key features of the new program,… more »
Where Things Are from Near or Far
This children's book is based on the urban-to-rural transect, which divides cities into six different zones ranging from rural countryside to dense skyscrapers. The transect is a great way to look at the building blocks of a city, and to start thinking… more »
Carbon Zero: Imagining Cities That Can Save the Planet
Carbon Zero is an optimistic look at how cities can succeed in the age of climate consequences. Cities give us amazing opportunities to reduce our climate emissions while improving both our economy and our communities. The book stresses that we can impr… more »
Helping Communities Realize a More Prosperous Future—HUD Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities 2012 Accomplishments Report
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC) recently released its 2012 Accomplishments Report, which highlights how recipients are working to support locally led collaborative efforts t… more »
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