Livability News - Beyond

Leinberger argues for walkable urbanism

Live chat interview

Vilas Bhuchar, Jun 07, 10.

Christopher Leinberger argues that several non-market forces, including bank lending practices, stand in the way of walkable urbanism.

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Surface transportation bill expected in January

Mica presses for harbor funds

Elizabeth Campbell, May 27, 10.

Congress is expected to take up a comprehensive surface transportation bill in January, according to Rep. Mica, who is pushing for harbor maintenance funding.

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Komanoff: Optimizing NYC transportation

The man behind the math

Elizabeth Campbell, May 27, 10.

Charles Komanoff uses in-depth statistical analysis to model the effects of proposed transportation policies in very realistic detail for New York City.

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New zoning code introduced in Denver

Five years in the making

Elizabeth Campbell, May 26, 10.

After five years of discussion, the Denver City Council introduces the updated zoning code proposal and prepares for public comment.

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HUD secretary wants to end sprawl

Secretary Shaun Donovan

Vilas Bhuchar, May 25, 10.

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan tells a gathering of New Urbanists that the federal government should stop encouraging sprawl.

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CDC: Consider health when planning

Sprawl contributes to ailments

Steve Hawley, May 21, 10.

A new report from the CDC says that sprawl contributes to obesity, diabetes, asthma, and mental health problems through pollution and overdependence on cars.

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Businesses moving from suburbs back to cities

Some CEOs anticipate shift

Steve Hawley, May 21, 10.

Americans are shifting away from sprawl and toward urban centers, and the Harvard Business Review says that businesses that don't plan for it may suffer.

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Report: US falling behind in infrastructure

US not investing enough

Steve Hawley, May 21, 10.

The United States risks falling further behind Asia and Europe if it does not immediately start to invest in its infrastructure.

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EPA issues guide for revitalizing commercial strips

Encourages multimodal approach

Steve Hawley, May 20, 10.

Although commercial strip corridors are deteriorating, they remain key parts in regional transportation networks and are well positioned for redevelopment.

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Will foundations start funding transit?

Ford Foundation is first

Steve Hawley, May 20, 10.

The Ford Foundation has launched a 5-year, $200 million effort to encourage collaboration between housing, transportation, and land use agencies.

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