Topic – Sustainable Development
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America’s future relies on infrastructure
Cities prep for 21st century
Metropolitan regions around the country are making strides at developing the infrastructure necessary for a successful future.
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Cincinnati moving to form-based development code
To provide more flexibility
After suffering a major hit from the housing crisis, Cincinnati is moving forward with an innovative approach to building codes.
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Lisa Hymas
Romney's smart growth program
Romney, once an anti-sprawl crusader, created model for Obama ‘smart growth’ program
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Parker: quality of life is the umbrella
Sustainability a priority
Houston mayor Annise Parker gave the 2012 State of the City Address, and included sustainable development as a priority.
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El Paso has ‘America’s best smart growth plan’
How did it happen?
Combating sprawl, pollution, and unhealthy lifestyles, El Paso has adopted an impressively detailed plan built around the principles of smart growth.
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Texans consider native landscaping
Drought brings opportunity
As the drought lingers, many Texans have realized the potential of reconfiguring yards into more efficient native "wildscapes".
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Healthy communities TV series to air
Impact of built environment
A new series soon to air on PBS, Designing Healthy Communities, examines the impact of our built environment on public health indices (Won't show in Houston)
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David Crossley
Is the City of Houston shrinking?
Richard Florida
The limits of density
Kaid Benfield
New housing forecast mostly good for walkable communities
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