The American Planning Association has recognized the Ontario "Places to Grow" initiative with a 2007 Daniel Burnham award, the first time the honor has gone to a Canadian region.
"'This plan is a landmark comprehensive plan that is both visionary and pragmatic,' said Carol Rhea, AICP, chair of the 2007 APA Awards Committee. 'It provides a strategic, innovative and coordinated approach to sustainable growth and development for 110 different municipalities,' she added, noting that the backbone of the plan is how it integrates land-use planning for the greater Toronto metropolitan region with $7.5 billion (U.S.) worth of new infrastructure investment."
"'The Greater Golden Horseshoe plan puts Ontario on the map as an international leader in sustainable community development,' said Toronto Mayor David Miller, whose city lies at the heart of the Greater Golden Horseshoe. 'As the region grows, the need to control sprawl will become increasingly important.'"
Seattle Legalizes Co-Living
A new state law requires all Washington cities to allow co-living facilities in areas zoned for multifamily housing.
NYC Officials Announce Broadway Pedestrianization Project
Two blocks of the marquee street will become mostly car-free public spaces.
The City of Broken Sidewalks
Can Los Angeles fix 4,000 miles of broken sidewalks before the city hosts the 2028 Olympic Games?
Study: Automobile Dependency Reduces Life Satisfaction
Automobile dependency has negative implications for wellbeing. This academic study finds that relying on a car for more than 50 percent of out-of-home travel is associated with significant reductions in life satisfaction.
San Diego School District Could Accelerate Workforce Housing Program
A proposal to build housing on five district-owned properties could yield 1,000 housing units for low- and moderate-income district employees.
Denver Transit Board Approves $1.2 Billion Budget
The 2025 budget for the Regional Transportation District is the largest in the agency’s 55-year history.
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