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Leveraging State Agency Involvement in Transit-Oriented Development to Strengthen Hawaii's Economy

Although much of Hawaii is relatively rural, the counties of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai all have population concentrations with development clustered in cities, towns, and resort areas. Honolulu, the state's most populous city, recently surpassed Los… more »
Reports –  Jan. 10, 2013


Pedestrian and Transit Oriented Design

This new book from the Urban Land Institute explains how to design spaces for pedestrians while also accommodating transit needs. The book also contains examples of zoning codes from different localities. For more information: http://uli.bookstore.ipgb… more »
Books –  Jan. 10, 2013


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 »
Metric –  Jan. 10, 2013


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 »
Reports –  Jan. 10, 2013


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 »
Reports –  Dec. 26, 2012


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 »
Books –  Dec. 26, 2012


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 »
Guidebooks –  Dec. 26, 2012


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 »
Books –  Dec. 12, 2012


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