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The Equity Summit: Building Forward returns to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC, on March 26 and 27, 2025. Featuring Jerusalem Demsas from The Atlantic as our Keynote.
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New initiative: Eliminating zoning barriers to healthy communities
Smart Growth America’s Center for Zoning Solutions is excited to announce a new initiative to support communities around the country to improve health equity through zoning reform led by the community. Generously funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this unique technical assistance program will provide community-based organizations with direct support to achieve the goals … Continued
Accessibility and connectivity on Mexico’s Tren Maya
Tren Maya is an exciting new railway in southern Mexico that I recently experienced firsthand. The project holds lots of promise, but has also faced criticism and controversy. My trip prompted me to explore the potential of the train as a means of transportation–does it offer a viable way to move people around, including those … Continued