April-May 2012 issue

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Needed: An expanded campaign to tear down urban freeways

A new report from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy shows freeway removal delivering benefits on three continents.

Big steps for El Paso

On the far west of Texas, officials are showing how to bring back historical patterns of transit-oriented, walkable neighborhoods in a low-density, spread-out city.

Commentary: A defining moment for gated developments

Thinking like a farmer highlights mixed-use value

Calculations per acre reveal that dense, mixed-use development pays more.

Changing land-use culture

Living in sprawl costs thousands of dollars extra per year

In 10 years, household transportation costs rose nearly three times as much in heavily car-dependent locations as in compact, transit-served neighborhoods.

Ohio city approves form-based code

How a Wisconsin suburb is making itself bike-friendly

Fitchburg revised its SmartCode and then did something extra for cyclists.

Transit-oriented development in Connecticut may rely on ‘value capture

Regional planners envision a finance system in which the state helps municipalities, and vice versa.

Finding an affordable place for artists

Review: Sustainable Transportation Planning

Review: The Good City

BCT Update: House prices will begin to rise in 2013, Population growth in exurbs has plummeted, Young driving less, Public housing demolitions reduce crime, 2012 Charter Awards

CNU Update: Successful first year for Living Streets manual

CNU Update: New Haven boulevard

CNU Update: Meet CNU board candidates