October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to recognize the numerous dangers, indignities, and inconveniences that pedestrians face every day in this country. It is also a time to imagine and plan how to do things differently. One city that is taking steps toward becoming a better place for pedestrians is Durham, North Carolina.
As the National Complete Streets Coalition works with communities to develop, adopt, and implement Complete Streets policies, we look to Transportation for America’s three key principles for guidance on what to prioritize and how to move to a brighter future in transportation.
Introduction Smart Growth America (SGA) is seeking an experienced strategic planning consultant to facilitate a strategic planning process and help develop a new Three-Year Strategic Plan for SGA. Through this RFP, SGA seeks a qualified consultant who is experienced with working with national nonprofits similar to SGA in size and scope in the facilitation of … Continued
For decades, zoning has been used as a tool to segregate and exclude. It has contributed to some of the biggest problems that communities across America face today: people can’t afford to buy homes (let alone rent), there’s an over-reliance on single-family-only housing options, and our sprawling communities are harming people’s health and the environment—not … Continued
Disabled Americans face significant challenges with independent travel, as they are more reliant on transit but often encounter accessibility barriers. This isolation leads to severe physical and mental health impacts, with loneliness affecting people with disabilities at over four times the rate of non-disabled individuals. Disabled Americans are less likely to own a personal vehicle in … Continued
Press Release October 15 – Smart Growth America is proud to announce the launch of the Center for Zoning Solutions (CZS), our initiative dedicated to promoting and implementing zoning reform that fosters healthier, more vibrant communities. CZS will build upon Smart Growth America’s 25 years of experience supporting communities to create people-oriented places … Continued
To advance livable places, healthy communities, and shared prosperity, Smart Growth America is launching the Center for Zoning Solutions.
Smart Growth America (SGA) is seeking a contractor to support the organization’s Climate and Land Use work including ongoing technical assistance and research projects. The contractor will contribute to key climate adaptation projects on a regular, part-time schedule over a 3-5 month period, writing communications materials, managing aspects of a new technical assistance program, and/or … Continued
As someone who cares about making our streets healthier and safer, I’m always on the lookout for innovative practices and strategies. And as a Hoosier, I’m always eager to highlight these things when they happen in Indiana. With that in mind, let me tell you about tactical urbanism in Indianapolis. Tactical urbanism refers to low-cost, … Continued
It’s time for transportation investments that achieve results for all Americans. For future investments in U.S. infrastructure, Congress should follow three key principles: fix it first, prioritize safety over speed, and invest in the rest.