Scott Bernstein on Smart City Radio
The president of the Center for Neighborhood Technology talks about the true cost of commuting and the impact high gas prices will have on where people choose to live. (Smart City Radio)
September 5, 2008On the right track
Frustration over high gas prices in the Chicago area breeds a growing interest in transit-oriented development. (Chicago Tribune — John Handley)
August 25, 2008Some cities find trollies draw life into target areas
With streetcars helping to bring new life to downtowns in Portland, Little Rock and Kenosha, city leaders are taking a second look at using transit to spur community development. (Augusta Chronicle — Tim Rausch)
August 14, 2008Downtowns Across the U.S. See Streetcars in Their Future
With big city officials across the country warming to the idea of revitalizing downtown with convenient public transportation, at least 40 cities are developing plans for streetcar service. (New York Times — Bob Driehaus)
August 13, 2008Training wheels
In Boise, Idaho, politicians and planners believe that a downtown streetcar program could go a long way in promoting development and housing in the center of the city. (Boise Weekly — Nathaniel Hoffman)
August 11, 2008Smart Growth
With gas prices high and commuters looking to live closer to work and amenities, the Washington Post editorial board says that our next president, whomever it may be, will need to support smart growth planning and push for more sustainable communities.
August 7, 2008New attitudes gaining toward transit, land use
Planners and politicians in southern Maine are taking a first look at transit-oriented development, and with high gas prices shifting priorities for many residents, they are starting to like what they see. (Portland Press Herald — Tom Bell)
July 31, 2008Leaping into Light Rail
Some cities across the southwest are increasingly looking at light rail as a way to spur transit-oriented development and respond to demands for more urban-style living. (Governing — Zach Patton)
July 28, 2008Transit districts gaining popularity
Politicians and planners in eastern Pennsylvania are increasingly looking at transit-oriented development as a concept that could become a reality. (Bucks County Courier Times — Dom Cosentino)
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October 10, 2008
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