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 »
Midsize Cities on the Move: A Look at the Next Generation of Rapid Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, and Streetcar Projects in the United States
This new report that from Reconnecting America explores transit in midsize cities with a focus on best practices in transit planning, funding strategies, and outcomes. Included are many examples of innovative transit in midsize cities that local leaders… more »
Made for Walking: Density and Neighborhood Form
This book delves into the question of how urban form affects travel behavior, identifying specific characteristics of place that boost walking and transit use while reducing vehicle miles traveled. The book examines 12 urban neighborhoods in North Ameri… more »
Smart Growth and Economic Success
This new report from EPA's Smart Growth Program informs developers, businesses, and local governments about the economic advantages of smart growth. The principles of smart growth (including compact, walkable, and diverse neighborhoods) are attractive b… more »
Land Use and Traffic Congestion
This new study by the Arizona DOT confirms the strong relationship between compact, transportation-efficient development and vehicular travel reduction. The study found that key drivers of travel reduction include density and compactness of land uses;… more »
San Diego Regional Walk Scorecard
This new report by Walk San Diego examined cities in the San Diego area for intersection safety, proximity of stores to transit, and other walkability factors. The survey included the use of a cell phone application, BestWalk, which more than 1,500 volu… more »
The Correlates of House Price Changes with Geography, Density, Design, and Use
Urban neighborhoods have weathered the recent housing crisis better than their sprawling counterparts. Using detailed geographic modeling and regression analysis, this report illustrates how neighborhoods with core tenets of New Urbanism — walkabl… more »
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