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Feds Begin Redefining ‘Affordable Housing’ to Include Transport Costs

By Elana Schor | | No Comments
Comparing the transportation savings in dense versus dispersed neighborhoods for a dozen U.S. metro areas. (Chart: CNT) The process of expanding the federal government’s definition of "affordable housing," a stated goal of the Obama administration’s sustainable communities effort, began in earnest yesterday with the introduction of a new index that integrates transportation prices into the […]

How London Is Saving Lives With 20 MPH Zones

By Noah Kazis | | No Comments
One of London’s 20 mph zones, with physical traffic calming measures and the speed limit prominently displayed. Image: ITDP-Europe via Flickr. When Mayor Bloomberg announced that the new pedestrian spaces in Midtown are here to stay, he made special note of the safety improvements on Broadway, which he called "reason enough to make this permanent." […]

For Cyclists, It’s a Bridge to Nowhere

By Drew Reed | | 15 Comments
Photo: Drew Reed The Port of Long Beach is green. Very green. And no, we’re not talking about the unsightly tint the port used to give the Alamitos Bay. Port administrators are making a concerted effort to make the giant shipping facility as environmentally friendly as it can be. And they want to make sure […]

And Now, for Something Completely Different

By Damien Newton | | 10 Comments
Photo: odile decq and benoit cornette architects via Design Boom One of the great things about the passage of Measure R is that it inspired many people to dream about a Los Angeles that isn’t car-dependent.  Apparently, it’s inspired people outside of Los Angeles, and I mean well outside of Los Angeles, to dream a […]
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