The International Energy Agency has released A Tale of Renewed Cities as part of its Policy Pathways series. This report was inspired by the fact that 20% of the world’s energy is consumed for transportation, and that 20% of that […]
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Getting Centered
When we say we are “centered,” we’re expressing feelings of health, balance and well being. Throughout the course of human settlement, central places have been essential to the health of the entire community and its individuals. Thomas Jefferson extolled the […]
continue readingEPA study reveals that infill is growing percentage of housi…
(December 18, 2012) The EPA Office of Smart Growth revealed a report this week showing that housing development in already- developed areas in many U.S. metropolitan areas is growing as a percentage of overall housing development. Greater Buffalo and Rochester […]
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ESF Coalition Partners Vision Long Island and TSTC release L…
(October 25, 2012) To assist communities across Long Island who are interested in pursuing local complete streets legislation, Empire State Future coalition partners Vision Long Island and Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC) have developed a comprehensive Long Island Complete Streets Toolkit. […]
continue readingApply for free technical assistance from Smart Growth Americ…
(September 20, 2012) An exciting opportunity for NYS communities looking to implement new solutions to revitalize downtowns and town centers, Smart Growth America is hosting webinars for those interested in learning more about their technical assistance programs. 2011′s technical assistance […]
continue readingImportant TSTC report shines light on effects of public tran…
Empire State Future Coalition Member Tri-State Transportation Campaign recently released Stuck at Home: How Cuts to Public Transit Disproportionately Hurt Seniors and Low-Income New Yorkers. This report looks closely at five transit systems across the state, explains how down economic […]
continue readingStrong Towns criticizes national report on improving transpo…
(March 6, 2012) Charles Marohn, President of Strong Towns, critiques a national report–Keeping Baby Boomers Mobile: Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans–that was published recently by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Marohn blogs […]
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Smart Growth Roundup for the Week of Feb. 20, 2012
More interesting and important news and information from around the state and nation this week. We even tossed in a compelling video for you. We encourage your feedback and ideas for future Roundups! Local Senecas celebrate Southern Tier expansion Lyons […]
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How much does your commute cost you and the environment?
(February 6, 2012) Stanford University’s Parking and Transportation Services now makes available a calculator to commute the personal and environmental cost of driving. This calculator also shares the hidden costs of the everyday commute. How does your commute stack up? […]
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Smart Growth Roundup for the Week of January 23, 2012
Each week Empire State Future scans the state for land use and development news, from the best-of-the-best to the worst-of-the-worst. We also pick up a few particularly interesting stories from the nation and world. These weekly Smart Growth Roundups are […]
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