Topic – Portland
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Waco seeks to improve quality of life with urbanism
Urbanism not about ideology
Waco's downtown is resurging, and the city is considering a new plan to promote mixed-use, walkable communities.
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G.B. Arrington
Transit Design Does Matter
Competitive FTA grant criteria should focus more on good transit design as a means of improving livability.
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Walkable neighborhoods must be part of climate plan
Reduces CO2 emissions
An NRDC article says that the Copenhagen negotiators should recognize walkable urbanism as a way to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Senior planner: shortage of local road funds
Sees federal funds as answer
A Portland-based senior planner says that more funds are needed to build local roads crucial to dense, walkable neighborhoods.
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Roger Valdez
Block by Block Sustainability
Portland's Eco District strives for neighborhood- scale sustainability.
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Streetcar advocates fare well in elections
Wins in Idaho, Ohio, and NC
Streetcar advocates won mayoral elections in Boise, Charlotte, and Cincinnati. Currently, about 80 US cities are considering streetcar systems.
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San Antonio looking to create streetcar system
Hope to begin in 2-3 years
City and county officials hope to mimic Portland's success and break ground within two to three years, although they admit there may be obstacles.
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