transportation

Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Kids

The Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Kids project educates students on the relationship between the” health” of a neighborhood and personal well-being and engages youth in community planning and revitalization projects.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
project design & management,
public participation & outreach,
transportation,
values-based planning,
youth

GetGreen Columbus

Like all cities, Columbus, OH, needs to reduce waste of resources and improve air and water quality. In 2005, Columbus launched GetGreen Columbus, a multifaceted initiative to coordinate sustainability efforts throughout the city.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
conservation and natural resources,
economic development,
environmental sustainability,
government,
public participation & outreach,
transportation

(PARK)ing Day

(PARK)ing Day is an annual one-day global event during which community members transform parking spaces and parking lots into temporary parks and public spaces.

Content type:
projects
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
conservation and natural resources,
implementation,
project design & management,
public participation & outreach,
transportation

Urban Ecology

Urban Ecology uses urban design, land use planning, and policy reform to help communities plan and build neighborhoods that are ecologically healthy, socially just, and economically fair.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
government,
implementation,
public participation & outreach,
transportation,
values-based planning

ACP Visioning + Planning

ACP places citizens at the heart of physical planning, helping diverse interests and stakeholders find a common path toward community improvement with plans that reflect locally-defined needs and lead to implementation.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Private firm
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
community inventory,
data analysis & collection,
decision-making,
economic development,
environmental sustainability,
facilitation & dialogue,
project design & management,
public participation & outreach,
scenario planning,
transportation,
values-based planning

Local Government Commission

As a “nonprofit organization working to build livable communities,” the Local Government Commission (LGC) offers on-site educational services, participatory planning and visioning services, and policy assistance to communities across the US.

Content type:
organization
Organization Type:
Non-profit/NGO
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
community inventory,
decision-making,
environmental sustainability,
government,
implementation,
indicators & monitoring,
transportation

Cyburbia

Cyburbia, the web's oldest forum for urban planners and others interested in cities and the built environment, contains an extensive list of discussion boards, forums, resources, mailing lists and newsgroups.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Database,
Network/Forum
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
economic development,
government,
historic preservation,
public participation & outreach,
scenario planning,
transportation,
values-based planning,
visioning

APA's Growing Smart Working Papers

These papers review issues relating to Smart Growth, such as sprawl, protection of open land, affordable housing and transportation.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Publication
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
economic development,
housing,
transportation

Planetizen

Planetizen is a clearinghouse for news stories, opinion pieces, book and website reviews, courses, blog posts, announcements and job listings all relating to planning, design, and development. Users can also post their own news, job announcements.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Network/Forum,
Website
Keyword(s):
scenario planning,
transportation,
values-based planning,
visioning

Sustainable Community Development Code Framework

RMLUI’s code framework provides background information, examples of codes, concrete advice and steps to take in establishing or revising development codes in areas such as energy, transportation and livability.

Content type:
resources
Resource Type:
Policy/Code
Keyword(s):
community character & design,
conservation and natural resources,
environmental sustainability,
implementation,
transportation,
values-based planning