Since 2012, Empire State Future has worked with a coalition seeking to correct elements of Federal housing policy that restricts funding for mixed use projects. FHA, HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs limit loans, loan insurance and mortgages to […]
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Pedestrians dying disproportionately in poorer neighborhoods…
photo New York Times Governing magazine has released a sobering analysis revealing that pedestrian fatalities in American communities are much higher in poorer neighborhoods. The article’s subtitle: “Many cities have made pedestrian safety a priority, but their efforts rarely focus on poorer […]
continue readingOutdated, outmoded parking policies price families out of ci…
This analysis in CityLab (formerly The Atlantic Cities) connects arcane parking regulations and policies with the rising inability of families to stay living in American cities. The subtitle of this article: “Bundling parking with living space structurally raises the cost of urban […]
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Dangerous by Design 2014 illuminates sobering situation
Smart Growth America has just released Dangerous by Design 2014, its latest look at the state of pedestrian safety across the nation. Its in-depth analysis not only shows where in this country walking is safe and perilous–it also provides an online opportunity […]
continue readingAARP study reveals that older Americans wish to “age i…
A recently released livability survey conducted by AARP revealed that “the needs of an aging population dovetail with many of the trends seen among Millennials (between the ages of 18 and 34), who are interested in living less auto-centric lifestyles.” […]
continue readingStudy: Walking boosts creativity
A Santa Clara University study shows that walking can markedly boost creative thinking. As we strive to establish more walkable communities, this news means that our quest is important not only for physical health and multi-modal accessibility, but also essential […]
continue reading![The Bee-Line Bus System serves New Rochelle residents, as well as other parts of Westchester County (Photo courtesy of The Rail & Bus [Transport Net])](https://empirestatefuture.org/wp-content/uploads/beeline-newrochelle-200x155.jpg)
Survey shows that access to public transportation very impor…
A recently released study revealed that access to public transportation is a significant factor for Millennials as they decide where to live. The Millennials’ eschewing of the private automobile is a surprising but refreshing trend in car-centric America, and communities […]
continue readingParking study: cities forfeit $1,200 per space per year
A new study of the fiscal impacts of parking on American cities reveals that cities lose tremendous amounts of potential tax revenue by dedicating their land to surface parking lots–upwards of $1,200 per year per space. The study says that […]
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New book proposes designs for “happy cities”
A new book focuses on the ways that land use planning and design can make denizens of cities much happier (and healthier). Canadian journalist Charles Montgomery, author of Happy City, proposes means and methods for creating places that elicit happiness instead […]
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Empire State Future releases second report on progress of th…
Since its passage into law on September 30, 2010, the implementation and progress of the all-important Public Infrastructure Policy Act has been closely monitored by Empire State Future. This landmark law instructs state agencies and authorities to ensure that their […]
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