State Efforts To Encourage TOD
October 30, 2009
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In Maryland, as in most states, urban development questions -- smart growth vs. sprawl -- are issues decided by local commissions and councils. But that doesn't mean the state is without means to encourage best practices in creating sustainable cities.
TOD: From Barriers To Solutions
October 29, 2009
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"From Barriers to Solutions and Best Practices: Urban Centers and TOD in Washington," a new report by the University of Washington's College of Built Environments, details the benefits and challenges creating compact, urban, transit-connected developments. Focused on the central Puget Sound region, the report draws from successful efforts in the United States and Canada.
Quote of the Day for Oct. 29
October 29, 2009
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New York Times
“He did not direct it in such a way that it benefited a more diverse set of populations in the city of New York, and more diverse income groups. It was basically developer-driven.”
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Easing Women's Fear Of Using Transit
October 28, 2009
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Creating walkable, transit-connected communities requires paying attention to personal safety and, in particular, safety concerns of women. This month the Mineta Transportation Institute released its report, "How to Ease Women’s Fear of Transportation Environments: Case Studies and Best Practices."
Quote of the Day for Oct. 27
October 28, 2009
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Wall Street Journal
"All we're saying is the OMB and FRA ought to use some cost-benefit analysis. We ought to concentrate it" in high-risk areas,"
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Planning Cities With And For Children
October 28, 2009
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Today, half of humanity lives in urban settings and a third of those people are children. The type of cities we build have a direct impact on those children. Their voices should be heard; their needs addressed, according to a new report released by The Vanier Institute of the Family.
Quote of the Day for Oct. 28
October 28, 2009
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Calgary Herald
"We have built cities that actively discourage walking and biking among children, certainly when we compare the experiences of today's children and those of their parents,"
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Hauling Wheelbarrows Of Money In Mesa, AZ
October 26, 2009
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Last month, an Arizona State University doctoral student's research detailed the tale of two cities and the impact of Phoenix's new light rail line on property values. One city profited and the other did not.
Quote of the Day for Oct. 26
October 26, 2009
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Bloomberg
“Cities produce the incomes that are the basis of the federal tax collections,” he said. “Cities really control the income and cost side of the federal government.”
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The NIMBY Impact On Sprawl
October 23, 2009
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For growing urban areas, growth creates benefits for the entire urban area. This is especially true for transit-oriented development and efforts to create walkable, inviting urban areas.