Urbanism & Design: Why Retail Matters, Urbanism w/o Effort, Walkability, Woonerfs
May 3, 2013
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URBANISM & DESIGN
Why Retail Matters
Better Cities and Towns
Recently I criticized the design of a supposedly nonpolluting, “net zero” Walgreens in Evanston, Illinois.
Read On Urbanism without Effort My Urbanist As many of you know, I’ve spent many exciting and rewarding years exploring and documenting cities around the world, as a land use/environmental attorney, as a writer, and for my own enjoyment.
Read On Urbanism without Effort My Urbanist As many of you know, I’ve spent many exciting and rewarding years exploring and documenting cities around the world, as a land use/environmental attorney, as a writer, and for my own enjoyment.
News: National Freight Strategy Fight, Useful Road Diets, National TOD Outlook, DC Downtown Drives Pop Growth, Wal Mart Green Roof
August 28, 2012
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National: A Plan for Freight and a Fight
National Journal Transportation Experts
The administration on Thursday took a step toward creating a national freight strategy and toward a likely debate over the details. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday announced the launch of the national Freight Policy Council..
Read On San Francisco: Road Diets a Useful Tool San Francisco Examiner (via @streetsblogsf)
Like anyone who has overindulged, San Francisco's streets…
The administration on Thursday took a step toward creating a national freight strategy and toward a likely debate over the details. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday announced the launch of the national Freight Policy Council..
Read On San Francisco: Road Diets a Useful Tool San Francisco Examiner (via @streetsblogsf)
Like anyone who has overindulged, San Francisco's streets…
News: Interview With LA Mayor, Pike Streetcar, Roadbuilder Politics, Atlanta Sales Tax Push, Denver Commuter Plans
July 25, 2012
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Los Angeles: Interview with Villaraigosa
LA Streetsblog
The Mayor began our interview talking about a college student's commute from Downtown Los Angeles to California State University Northridge. The student leaves home early in the morning on a bike...
Read On Virginia: Arlington Board Endorses Pike Streetcar Washington Post
The Arlington County Board…
The Mayor began our interview talking about a college student's commute from Downtown Los Angeles to California State University Northridge. The student leaves home early in the morning on a bike...
Read On Virginia: Arlington Board Endorses Pike Streetcar Washington Post
The Arlington County Board…
Blogosphere: War On Urban Gardens, Student Loan Urban Enticements, Vietnam Sprawl, Effects Of Coddling NIMBYs
July 20, 2012
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Blogosphere: Missed Opportunities on Northern Branch
Cap'n Transit
I had to admit that New Jersey Transit isn't planning to pave paradise for the parking lots on the Erie Railroad Northern Branch. They want to take over some existing parking lots, build on top of some others...
Read On URBANISM/HOUSING/CITIES Blogosphere: City Officials Wage War on Gardens Grist
Across the country and even in Canada, cities' thinking about front lawns is more…
I had to admit that New Jersey Transit isn't planning to pave paradise for the parking lots on the Erie Railroad Northern Branch. They want to take over some existing parking lots, build on top of some others...
Read On URBANISM/HOUSING/CITIES Blogosphere: City Officials Wage War on Gardens Grist
Across the country and even in Canada, cities' thinking about front lawns is more…
News: Colorado HSR Plans, CAHSR Moving Forward, Atlanta Transport Vote, Shrinking Cities, Shrinking Suburbs
July 17, 2012
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National: Obama Touts Transpo Bill as Cooperation
The Hill
President Obama said Monday that lawmakers' recent approval of a $105 billion transportation spending bill was a sign of possible cooperation in the future between him and Republicans in Congress...
Read On Denver: Public Gets to Comment on Front Range HSR Denver Post
A high speed rail system that would connect Pueblo to Fort…
President Obama said Monday that lawmakers' recent approval of a $105 billion transportation spending bill was a sign of possible cooperation in the future between him and Republicans in Congress...
Read On Denver: Public Gets to Comment on Front Range HSR Denver Post
A high speed rail system that would connect Pueblo to Fort…
Blogosphere: Infrastructure Banking, Transit Safety Regulation, Dubious HSR Studies, Batman Urbanism
July 17, 2012
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Blogosphere: What Would an Infra Bank Really Do?
The New Republic
Last week, the Congressional Budget Office released an important analysis on the potential efficacy, need, and impact of a national infrastructure bank (NIB.) While the idea remains stuck in political and policy limbo, the report is still highly relevant...
Read On Commentary: KC's Leaders Know LRT Action Overdue Kansas City Star
"We'll build it, and the heck with those of you…
Last week, the Congressional Budget Office released an important analysis on the potential efficacy, need, and impact of a national infrastructure bank (NIB.) While the idea remains stuck in political and policy limbo, the report is still highly relevant...
Read On Commentary: KC's Leaders Know LRT Action Overdue Kansas City Star
"We'll build it, and the heck with those of you…
News: LA Expo Train Riders, Atlanta Transpo Tax Debate, CAHSR Jobs Questioned, Reinventing Auto Cities, Urban Parks
July 16, 2012
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Los Angeles: Valley Commuters Using New Expo Line
Contra Costa Times
The dozen riders aboard the Expo Line train car early Wednesday morning used the quiet morning commute in different ways: fiddling with phones, playing video games, or reading a book...
Read On Atlanta: Forum Shows Divisions Over Transport Tax Atlanta Journal Constitution
With just more than two weeks until metro Atlantans decide the outcome of a controversial transportation sales…
The dozen riders aboard the Expo Line train car early Wednesday morning used the quiet morning commute in different ways: fiddling with phones, playing video games, or reading a book...
Read On Atlanta: Forum Shows Divisions Over Transport Tax Atlanta Journal Constitution
With just more than two weeks until metro Atlantans decide the outcome of a controversial transportation sales…
Blogosphere: San Bernardino BRT, Fed Map21 Guide, CAHSR Insider Politics, Transit & Transit Dependent, Jefferson Sprawl
July 16, 2012
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Commentary: BRT Will Be Boon to San Bernardino
San Bernadino County Sun
In about a year and a half, San Bernardino and Loma Linda will be the beneficiaries of a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line offering quicker commute times, more frequent trips and an enhanced streetscape...
Read On Blogosphere: Cliff's Notes Version of Map 21 DC Streetsblog
The FTA has put out a helpful guide [PDF] to the changes to public transit policy in MAP-21, the new…
In about a year and a half, San Bernardino and Loma Linda will be the beneficiaries of a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line offering quicker commute times, more frequent trips and an enhanced streetscape...
Read On Blogosphere: Cliff's Notes Version of Map 21 DC Streetsblog
The FTA has put out a helpful guide [PDF] to the changes to public transit policy in MAP-21, the new…
News: Honolulu Rail Politics, NJ Off Peak Discounts, Human Capital Location Choice, Self-Powered Building
July 13, 2012
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Honolulu: Candidate's Plan to Kill LRT
Honolulu Advertiser
Former Gov. Ben Cayetano, campaigning for mayor on a platform to kill the $5.2 billion rail project and use the money to improve the city's crumbling infrastructure, would be unlikely to accomplish any of that if he takes office, his campaign rivals charged...
Read On New Jersey: NJ Transit Considers Off Peak Discounts Star Ledger
NJ Transit officials are reconsidering an unpopular 2-year-old decision that ended discounts for rail…
Former Gov. Ben Cayetano, campaigning for mayor on a platform to kill the $5.2 billion rail project and use the money to improve the city's crumbling infrastructure, would be unlikely to accomplish any of that if he takes office, his campaign rivals charged...
Read On New Jersey: NJ Transit Considers Off Peak Discounts Star Ledger
NJ Transit officials are reconsidering an unpopular 2-year-old decision that ended discounts for rail…
Blogosphere: Big Dig's Big Costs, Infrstructure Bank, Transit & Work In Dallas, Cheapness Of BRT
July 13, 2012
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Blogosphere: Boston's Big Dig Buries Other Projects
Planetizen
Completed years ago, the true cost of Boston's "Big Dig" is finally being tallied. Unfortunately, for residents of Massachusetts, the tab is far from paid, imperiling funding for other necessary transportation projects, reports Eric Moskowitz. ..
Read On Blogosphere: Infrastructure Bank is a Mixed Bag Transportation Issues Daily
A new report concludes a federal infrastructure bank could depoliticize decisions, but would duplicate existing…
Completed years ago, the true cost of Boston's "Big Dig" is finally being tallied. Unfortunately, for residents of Massachusetts, the tab is far from paid, imperiling funding for other necessary transportation projects, reports Eric Moskowitz. ..
Read On Blogosphere: Infrastructure Bank is a Mixed Bag Transportation Issues Daily
A new report concludes a federal infrastructure bank could depoliticize decisions, but would duplicate existing…
