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Is Your Community Age Friendly?

January 31, 2024  by  Lisa Pool
Category:  Development Types ,  Housing ,  Inclusive Communities ,  Transportation and Land Use

What can planners do to make their communities more welcoming for residents as they age? Research shows that investments in transportation infrastructure, compact, mixed-use land use patterns that support walkability, and diverse housing options can help people age in place.

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How Downtown Plans Can Create a Framework for Revitalization Efforts: Part 2

October 18, 2023  by  Lisa Pool
Category:  Transportation Planning ,  Transportation and Land Use

Downtown plans often employ a multifaceted approach, but those that include goals of expanding transportation options, addressing safety concerns, and working to bring a sense of security back to the area can spur revitalization efforts. 

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Agencies Relate Successes, Challenges to VMT Reduction

May 16, 2022  by  Alon Bassok
Category:  Guest Author ,  Climate Change ,  Transportation and Land Use ,  New Legislation and Regulations

Across the state, local governments have been looking at how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing vehicle miles traveled in their communities. This blog looks at some successful strategies and common challenges. 

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Autonomous Vehicles: Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?

March 16, 2018  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Transportation Planning ,  Transportation and Land Use

Widespread use of autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) may seem too futuristic to seriously contemplate, but autonomous ridesharing vehicles will be here before you know it.

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The Density/Transportation Connection

December 4, 2012  by  Sue Enger
Category:  Transportation and Land Use

Density is an issue that has stirred great controversy and heated emotions in many a community. While some advocate added density as the fix to our transportation woes and as an essential element of vibrant, full-service communities, others see it as a threat to the quality of community life with few compensating rewards.

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