Working for Smart Growth:
More Livable Places and Open Spaces

 

Transit Oriented Development

10,000 Steps and Smarter Growth

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004

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.

Development and Transit Towns

Monday, March 31st, 2003

One of the best places to encourage growth and redevelopment is near train stations and transit hubs.

Saving on Gas By Design

Thursday, February 13th, 2003

Smart 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, 2002

Rebuilding 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.

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