Category: Reports
Next Generation Broadband—Cornerstone Infrastructure for 21st-Century Brownfields
The availability of next-generation high-speed broadband will play a leading role in determining which communities will enjoy economic growth and prosperity in the 21st century. This research report from the National Association of Local Government Env… more »
Rural Communities: Expanding Horizons
Nearly two-thirds of all residents in small urban and rural communities have few public transportation options. This white paper from the American Public Transportation Association details the need for investment in public transportation in small urban… more »
Banking on Green: How Green Infrastructure Saves Municipalities Money and Provides Economic Benefits Community-wide
This new report from the American Society of Landscape Architects examines hundreds of case studies that show that green infrastructure practices often offer more cost-effective solutions relative to traditional infrastructure approaches. The report det… more »
The Impact of Center City Economic and Cultural Vibrancy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Mineta Transportation Institute has published a new research report that concludes lower greenhouse gas emissions from reduced driving and greater public transit use are associated with more vibrant downtowns. For more information: http://www.transw… 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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