In fact, evidence from around the world shows that bike share programs have the opposite effect. Continue reading
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April 25, 2012
by Henry Henderson
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Fracking in Ohio
Henry Henderson, Director, Midwest Program NRDC, Chicago, Illinois
Listen to the fracking fanatics in Ohio and you are likely to hear lots about the economic possibility, but a whole lot less about its economic and environmental liabili… Continue reading
April 20, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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Turning abandoned and obsolete properties into "park-oriented development"
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
One of the problems I have with a lot of what passes for smart infill development – on the whole, a good thing – is that parks and green space are trea… Continue reading
February 1, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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The geography of persistent unemployment contains some surprises
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
A bad economy hurts sustainability, in part because sustainability requires new approaches that must be funded, frequently with money from investors able and willing to ta… Continue reading
April 25, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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The collapse of the "key assumptions" of sprawl
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC
For today’s entry I am happy to return to Washington Post commentator Roger Lewis, whose April 23 column analyzed market forces now favoring walkable neighbor… Continue reading
January 19, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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"Growing Wealthier" report shows how smart growth can enhance prosperity
Guiding the growth and development of cities and regions in order to make efficient use of land, take advantage of accessible locations, and provide transportation choices enhances community prosperity and generates economic benefits for loca… Continue reading
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