As the post-recession economy continues to plod along, those in the non-profit sector continue to face stiff funding competition. Organizations furthering the smart growth/new urbanism cause may find this to be particularly frustrating, as re-working how and where America builds has never been so important.
Transportation Alternatives
Next Great Investment? Electric Vehicle Chargers
Rocco Pendola discusses the potential for electric vehicles to emerge as a meaningful mode of alternative transportation in the United States.
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NYC Congestion Pricing Initiative
Congestion pricing is the 7th initiative of the PlaNYC 2030 Transportation Plan. It is only one part of an overall commitment to increase investment in mass transit.
London's Congestion Pricing Plan
The charge aims to reduce traffic congestion and make journeys quicker by encouraging people to choose other forms of transport. The congestion price is implemented by an ‘area licensing’ scheme based on a number-plate database and digital camera enforcement.
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The Battle for Bedford Avenue
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 09:57
For a myriad of personal and professional reasons I moved to New York City this fall. Part of the reason I uprooted myself from the pastel, sun soaked streets of Miami Beach to the chaos of New York is because Gotham has made such incredible strides in becoming one of America's most bicycle-friendly cities.
Citizens Redesign Brooklyn Street
On Monday, Gothamist revealed the winners of a contest to redesign the traffic-clogged intersection of 4th Avenue and 9th Street in Brooklyn.
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