March 2012 issue

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Articles:

What cities should do about traffic congestion

“Transportation demand management” can greatly reduce the damage that cars and parking inflict on urban areas, experts say.

How zoning went wrong, and how to shape places better

A new book by Emily Talen traces the unfortunate history of zoning codes, and argues for a clearer vision.

Commentary: The surprise in the transportation budget

Sustainable Communities back in HUD budget

How to team up to build around transit stations

“Joint development” produces good projects, but it can be a complicated, time-consuming process.

Tips for TOD advocates

Formed-based codes still on the rise

The overall trend is toward a more place-based, character-based legal environment, according to one of the authors of the Codes Study.

Nashville axes parking minimums

An ambitious classical town rises in Guatamala

Putting congestion in the right place

Review: Principles of Urban Retail Planning and Development

Review: A portable Kunstler in your pocket

The view of a Kunstler apprentice

How placemaking meshes with job growth

How to improve Maryland’s smart-growth initiative

BCT Update: “Idea Bank," The Built Environment and Public Health, Village of Providence, crime prevention SmartCode module, Urban Institute infrastructure initiative, UDA in Moscow, Greenprint Foundation, Brent Toderian leaves Vancouver, Livability Solutions, Open Streets Project

CNU Update: CNU’s 2012 Freeways Without Futures list

CNU Update: CNU’s Sustainable Street Network Principles

CNU Update: CNU 20 updates

CNU Update: Time to take the project for transportation reform to New Jersey