Walkbility

Walking Up Housing Values, and Making Smarter Cities

Walkability improves home values, according to a new report. Smart City talks with economist Joe Cortright about the study, and with IBM about its new "Smarter Cities" technology report.

August 9, 2009 - Smart City

Best American Cities for Walking

Prevention magazine has pulled together a list of the top 25 American cities for walking.

May 12, 2009 - Prevention

The End of Atlanta's Sprawl

The age of sprawl is ending in Atlanta, according to Christopher Leinberger, who highlights the city's move towards a more dense, walkable future.

November 8, 2008 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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