Category: Case Studies
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Oregon Greenhouse Gas Reduction Toolkit
This new online resource helps local jurisdictions determine what types of actions and programs they can implement to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation activities. Developed by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the toolkit… more »
Building Prosperous Places in Michigan: Estimating the Value of Placemaking Features on Home Values
This new report by the MSU Land Policy Institute examines Michigan placemaking projects that attract growth through the education of relevant stakeholders, transformation of policies, removal of barriers and creation of incentives. The report also share… more »
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