The Conservative Case for Urbanism
Republicans in Minneapolis for their party’s convention sit down at the University of Minnesota to talk about our long history of subsidizing sprawl, the gravitational pull towards mass transit, and the need to develop a clear federal policy on transportation. (American Prospect — Dana Goldstein)
August 25, 2008Downtown Dallas lures firms with transit, residences, vibrancy
With billion in public and private investment, a newfound sense of urbanism, and a commitment to public transit, downtown Dallas is booming like never before. (Dallas Morning News — Steve Brown)
July 25, 2008The urban West: Where the federal government can help
New Brookings Institution report on five “megapolitan” areas in the southwest says that transit-oriented development is a key step towards helping these metros prosper. (Salt Lake Tribune — Editorial)
July 9, 2008Suburbia’s not dead yet
Joel Kotkin disputes the notion that high gas prices and a slumping housing market will bring a decline in suburban living and rise of the inner city, prompting a response from at least one blogger. (Los Angeles Times — Joel Kotkin)
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- Why Jackson, MS needs better transit and complete streets
December 17, 2008 - Introducing the Streetsblog Network
December 8, 2008 - Americans overwhelmingly support new transportation investments
November 20, 2008 - Governors call for new approach to transportation
October 15, 2008 - Reinventing American Transportation
October 10, 2008
- Why Jackson, MS needs better transit and complete streets
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