CNN: The New Urban Century

CNN turns its eye to the world of urban and transportation planning, highlighting five cities that are moving towards a more sustainable, urban-centric lifestyle.

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April 3, 2010, 11:00 AM PDT

By Tim Halbur

John Blake reports:

"What's on the way out: sprawling interstates, suburban living, long car commutes.

What's now in: light rail, green space and vibrant downtown districts.

"As you look at the cities that are going to thrive in the next century, there's a belief that we're entering the urban century," [Michael Smith, CEO of Center City Partners in Charlotte] says. "There's a new urbanism that's not about cul-de-sacs or expressways. It's sidewalks, bike paths and parks."

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