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5 Principles for Creating Safer Streets

Through diligence and innovation, New York has been able to make the city's streets the safest of any big city in America. This month, it published a guide to help livable streets supporters anywhere replicate its success.

November 22, 2013 - STREETSBLOG.ORG

Could a "Broken Windows" Approach Work for Traffic Crashes?

The "Broken Windows" theory of policing - targeting minor crimes to reduce major ones - has been credited with helping to bring down violent crime rates in several cities. Could such an approach reduce traffic violence?

November 20, 2013 - STREETSBLOG.ORG

Parking Vs. Healthy Food

Some cities are change zoning laws to free smaller supermarkets from having to supply parking spaces in order to provide enough nutritious food to low-income residents.

June 22, 2009 - STREETSBLOG.ORG

Summer Streets in Brooklyn: Pedestrians Only

Starting June 6th, several streets in Brooklyn will be pedestrian- only.

June 8, 2009 - STREETSBLOG.ORG

Eliminate Child Safety Program to Cut Budget?

House Republicans sent President Obama a $375 billion budget-cutting plan, which slices $1 billion from bicycle and pedestrian programs.

June 6, 2009 - STREETSBLOG.ORG

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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.