Costco may be coming to Manhattan, bringing 2300 parking spaces with it.
Walkability
Master-Planned Mixed-Use in Central Ohio
While the goal of these walkable communities is to attract young urban professionals, the benefits, of course, extend beyond that.
The Columbus Dispatch
Plan Approved to Un-Sprawl Tysons Corner
In an effort to recreate sprawling Tysons Corner into a dense urban environment, county supervisors have unanimously approved a plan to build higher, denser, more transit oriented and more walkable.
The Washington Post
What More 'Livable Streets' Could Mean for New York
This article from The New York Observer looks at how New York City might be different with more "livable streets".
The New York Observer
New Study Links Obesity to Land Use Patterns
A new study by the University of Utah shows that people who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to be leaner than those who live in auto-oriented areas.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Google Maps Adds Walking Directions
Google announces walking directions feature for Google Maps.
Google
A New Downtown for Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona planners have released a new vision for their downtown, in a 'trend toward urban living'.
The Arizona Republic
A Car-Free Avenue Grows in Brooklyn
New York City's car-free "Summer Streets" events are proving to be popular. A three-and-a-half minute video offers a look at Saturday's Williamsburg Walks event on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn.
Streetsblog
Most Walkable City: San Francisco
San Francisco has been named the most walkable American city by the walkability website WalkScore.
The San Francisco Chronicle
Walking and Well-Being
Walkable Communities founder Dan Burden believes walkable communities contribute to greater happiness -- and that Silicon Valley has a thing or two to learn from Denmark.
San Jose Mercury
G is for Grocery
The City of Palo Alto, CA concludes that grocery stores are a lynchpin of walkable neighborhoods, and votes to establish new "grocery" zoning districts.
Palo Alto Online News
Many Highlights, But Room for Improvement in Abu Dhabi
This article from The National takes a tour of Abu Dhabi with architect and planner Riyad Albuhlaiga, who points out the best parts of the city -- and the parts that must be improved to make Abu Dhabi a truly great city.
The National
A Small Town From Scratch
Developer Casey Roloff has built an ambitious new community on the Washington coast with New Urbanist ideas and a Northwest flavor.
The News Tribune
Is 'Walking Distance' Overrated?
18 May 2008 - 11:17am
The common wisdom about walkable neighborhoods holds that density – proximity to destinations – determines the number of walking trips. An ideal walking distance of a quarter mile is usually prescribed between residences and the nearest transit stop or retail center.
I don’t dispute that walking distance is important, especially when I’m lugging an armload of groceries. However, some trendy high-density development favors compactness at the expense of comfort and safety.
Re-Making Tacoma Walkable
Tacoma, Washington, could become a walkable city, according to Danish architect Lars Genzoe.
The News Tribune
German City a Model for 'Sane Transportation'
The German city of Bremen has lessons to teach North American cities about sustainable transportation, according to this article from The Toronto Star.
The Toronto Star
Funding Remains Uncertain for Sydney's 'Grand Project'
A major plan to improve Sydney's walkability, urban design and public transit system have been applauded throughout the city. The only problem is figuring out how to pay for it.
The Sydney Morning Herald
Slicing and Dicing Superblocks
If 'superblocks' are so bad, why are we still building more of them?
Streetsblog
Best Ideas of the Week
21 March 2008 - 4:08pm
We all know there's a lot of planning going on around the world. Much of it is poor, short-sighted and generally just no good. But there are also some really great ideas being developed and adopted, and they should be considered by cities and communities all over the world as instructive examples of good planning. Here are what I think are some of the best ideas in urban planning from the last week.
Traffic Calmed
This video from StreetFilm shows the extensive traffic calming efforts taken by one beach community in Australia.
Streetsblog
