Communities having the hallmarks of smart growth (mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly, placing new growth with or near existing infrastructure), are also places that can offer a host of options for travel: car, bike, bus, train, as well as simple walking.
Transit Oriented Development
10,000 Steps and Smarter Growth
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004Development and Transit Towns
Monday, March 31st, 2003One of the best places to encourage growth and redevelopment is near train stations and transit hubs.
Saving on Gas By Design
Thursday, February 13th, 2003Smart growth means growing our communities in a way that restores travel options not available in sprawling development. It means less traffic on our roads, less gas in our tanks – and a higher quality of life.
Transit Towns Good Places To Grow
Friday, March 8th, 2002Rebuilding transit communities frequently means reviving downtowns, both large and small, along with a wide range of housing options, from brownstones, to apartments to bungalows. It also means providing more choice in how to get around, from train, to bus, to simply walking.
