Topic – Urban Planning
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‘Shared Space’ challenges the sidewalk standard
Reduces the dominance of cars
Shared Space streets can reduce the dominance of cars by getting people and vehicles to share the road space
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High demand for walkable neighborhoods
"Overall consumer preference"
For today's new-home market, the road to profitability may be a foot path.
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The case for increased investment in bicycling and walking
Houston and Texas rank low
The Alliance for Biking & Walking makes a strong case for increased US investment in bicycling and walking in their newly released 2012 Benchmarking Report.
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Cheryl Smith
Food desert into an oasis
With 15 percent of Texans residing in "food deserts," new approaches are in effect, and without help from the state.
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China getting serious about climate change
“City design matters a lot.”
With more than one billion people living in its cities by 2030, China is taking action against climate change.
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England’s first planned community stands the test of time
Planning lasts for centuries
It’s hard to overstate Bournville’s influence on 20th century planning.
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NYC promises more bike lanes, shares
Largest plan in North America
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg promised to add more protected bike lanes and touted the city’s planned summer launch of North America’s largest bike share program.
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HCFCD releases online flood education mapping tool
Are you in a floodplain?
The Harris County Flood Control District has released an online flood education mapping tool to show what residences and other buildings are in floodplains.
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