Group’s Promotion Of Responsible Development Gains Political Momentum
1000 Friends of Connecticut, a non-profit organization advocating for smart growth and livable communities, has been making waves in the state with a series of forums on development and growth issues. (Hartford Courant — Regine Labossiere)
October 2, 2008Schwarzenegger signs greenhouse gas bill
With a new bill signed on Tuesday by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California’s planning agencies gain new ammo in the fight against sprawl, carbon emissions, and climate change. (Associated Press — Steve Lawrence)
October 1, 2008The case against sprawl
The Baltimore Sun presses Maryland’s state government to use more carrots and sticks to encourage smart growth and help protect the Chesapeake Bay.
September 23, 2008Portland, Ore., tops sustainable cities list
A commitment to clean transportation and smart growth puts Portland at the top of SustainLane’s sustainability rankings for the biggest 50 U.S cities. (Christian Science Monitor – Eoin O’Carroll)
September 22, 2008Transportation future discussed in Missoula
Transportation for America staff members talk to officials in Missoula, Montana, about building a program that empowers local communities and gives people cleaner and cheaper transportation options. (KPAX-TV)
September 22, 2008Cities rethink wisdom of 50s-era parking standards
Some big cities are finding out that requiring home and business owners to have parking available — and helping to create loads of artificially cheap spaces – may not be the smartest policy. (Associated Press – Sarah Karush)
September 15, 20082020 Global Sustainability Centers
Looking at factors that range from transportation and housing to innovation and investment, Ethisphere Magazine lists 10 large cities and 10 mid-size cities that are working to become “global sustainability centers” by 2020.
September 11, 2008Ohio must rethink growth, study says
A new study from the Brookings Institution says that Ohio needs to strengthen its cities while pulling back from the sprawling development patterns that have characterized much of its recent growth. (Columbus Dispatch — Joe Hallett)
September 4, 2008The Fraser Institute: “Smart Growth” Policies Increase Housing Costs and Worsen Congestion
Cato Institute Senior Fellow Randal O’Toole attacks planners and smart growth, vilifies public transportation, and defends auto-centric development and sprawl in his new book. (Marketwire)
September 4, 2008Without Transit Funding, State’s Smart Growth Efforts Not Enough
California took a big step towards curbing sprawl and carbon emissions through the passage of a new smart growth bill, but the legislation’s impact will be limited unless the state ensures that public transportation is adequately funded. (Beyond Chron — Casey Mills)
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