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More Americans Living Car-Free

The New York Times Automobiles Section discusses the growing population of Americans living car-free.
22 October 2009 - 11:00am
The New York Times
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Car-Free Days Cancelled in One Vancouver Site

Local businesses on a busy Vancouver street that had been hosting weekly car-free events this summer have protested and effectively cancelled the event.
11 August 2009 - 3:00am
CBC

Cities Without Cars

This slideshow form Mother Nature Network shows seven globa cities that are completely free of cars.
2 August 2009 - 11:00am
Mother Nature Network
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The Planetizen News Brief - 6/11/09


4:35 minutes (4.25 MB)

The role of buildings on global warming, a car-free housing development, and the end of sprawl in New Jersey, all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

11 June 2009 - 5:00am
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Nearly Car-free Housing Development: A Radical Experiment

Hayward, which is an East Bay suburb of San Francisco, has laid the groundwork for a nearly car-free housing development for environmentally conscious living.
9 June 2009 - 6:00am
San Francisco Chronicle
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A New Suburb Without Cars

Vauban, Germany is a new suburb that is part of the 'smart planning movement'. It is car-free, i.e. the streets are car-free, while car ownership is allowed but restricted to two garages, and the cost unbundled. Only 30% of families own cars.
12 May 2009 - 2:00pm
The New York Times - Environment

A City Without Cars

Michigan's Mackinac Island has been car-free since 1898. GOOD Magazine pays a visit to the island and finds that far from being Luddite, the island is very progressive, from extensive wifi to hydroelectric power.
12 May 2009 - 8:00am
GOOD Magazine

Berkeley Mayor Goes Car-Free

In order to reduce his carbon footprint, Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates is providing an excellent example for all municipal leaders by giving up his car.
23 April 2009 - 11:00am
San Francisco Chronicle
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Young, Japanese, and Car-Free

Young Japanese men and women are ditching the car as a status symbol, sparking concern for car companies.
7 January 2009 - 7:00am
The Oregonian

Car-Free Days Planned for New York

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced plans for car-free days on a nearly 7-mile section of road in Manhattan.
9 August 2008 - 5:00am
The New York Times

Seattle's Car-Free Plans Irk Business Owners

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels recently announced a plan to close off certain roads to cars on Sundays starting this month. Local business owners are worried that closures will keep people away.
6 August 2008 - 7:00am
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Portland Goes Car-Free, For a While

For six hours this Sunday, streets in North Portland will be off-limits to cars.
18 June 2008 - 1:00pm
The Oregonian

NYC To Experiment With Car-Free Zone

In an effort to increase livability, New York City will test a 6.9 mile car-free corridor during the month of August.
17 June 2008 - 2:00pm
The New York Times

Debate Continues Over New York Street Mall Proposal

Neighborhood opposition is hampering plans to convert a section of New York City's Prince Street into a car-free pedestrian mall every Sunday.
17 March 2008 - 7:00am
The Villager
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