Urban Village Planning Checklist | Planetizen Blogs
Urban villages can maximize accessibility and inclusivity, helping residents be healthy, wealthy, and happy. Here are specific targets for planning them.
More States — and the Feds — Are Getting into Zoning Reform for Sustainable Transport
New efforts by federal and state authorities to encourage the construction of housing in walkable and transit-rich communities suggests that many cities’ best chance at progressive zoning ref…
How street design shapes the epidemic of preventable pedestrian fatalities - Smart Growth America
Our newest edition of Dangerous by Design has “design” in its name, but what do we mean when we say that street design is a large factor responsible for this epidemic of deaths?
Vehicles Are Still Firmly in Control of City Streets
Surveys show Americans want more walkable cities and bike riding continues to grow. Yet urban streets are still designed and used like highways. Change is happening, but at a very slow pace, says urban expert Jeff Speck.
Transportation For America How zoning keeps the number of low-emission neighborhoods artificially low - Transportation For America
Many Americans want to live in walkable neighborhoods that are served by rapid public transportation. But these neighborhoods are few and far between and incredibly expensive to live in. That’s because in many cities and towns, building walkable neighborhoods is illegal, putting a premium on the few dense communities that exist.