Category: Reports
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 »
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 »
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 »
Livability Literature Review: A Synthesis of Current Practice
This comprehensive report by the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) describes how livability is understood, provides examples of livable communities in practice, and adds clarity to several concepts. This new report will help local governm… more »
Investment Ready Places: A Guide to Community Building in the New American Frontier
Investment Ready Places are mid-sized towns that are well positioned to respond to retooling. These communities have unique factors, including a demand for mixed-use environments that have transportation options and the need for housing that accommodate… more »
Rural Sprawl in Metropolitan Portland
The greater metro Portland area straddles Oregon and Washington, offering an intriguing natural experiment for gauging the effects of different growth management laws. This report examines trends in Portland-area development using census data from the l… more »
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