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A Deluge of Policies
Every week, more and more communities are adopting Complete Streets policies. In just the last nine months, 45 communities have done so – just two shy of the record number of policies adopted in all of...
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KeepSpace Initiative helps Rhode Island make the most of state resources
This post is part of an ongoing series about organizations that have received grants from the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. Did your organization receive one of these grants? Tell us about...
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New profiles provide a closer look at state transportation investments
A new report out today from Smart Growth America analyzes how all 50 states invested their flexible transportation funds from 2009′s American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The report examines...
View ArticleState Legislation Updates – April 2011
Our monthly newsletter features regular updates from the State Houses. Not signed up for our newsletter yet? It’s easy — just click here to enter your information. Massachusetts A $200 million bill for...
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Using historic preservation tax credits to revitalize urban communities in...
The Alice Building in downtown Providence, RI, was built in 1898 and recently renovated to become apartments in the heart of town. Photo by Flickr user Mr. Ducke. Advocates in Rhode Island seek to...
View ArticleMomentum Continues in the States
There’s no doubt that federal policy is important. A Complete Streets provision in the federal transportation bill is essential to ensuring all levels of government can invest in creating safe,...
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What the BUILD Act could build: Hope Tree Nursery in Providence, RI
Image courtesy Groundwork Providence In Providence, Rhode Island, on the site of a former factory, an urban nursery is helping make the whole city more green. Hope Tree Nursery is the first...
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Partnership in the News: EPA Smart Growth Assistance recipients announced
Three areas across the country will receive assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement smart growth strategies. The State of Rhode Island; Mississippi County, Arkansas; and...
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Rhode Island is making good on an old plan to grow smarter
Courtesy Rhode Island Division of Planning Rhode Island is America’s smallest state in terms of land area, so finding the best planning solutions can be a delicate matter that demands a variety of...
View ArticleWarwick, RI Mayor Scott Avedisian on preservation and new development going...
Warwick, RI is the state’s second largest city, and with 39 miles of coastline and a “small town village feel,” Warwick could rest on its laurels. But Mayor Scott Avedisian, a member of Smart Growth...
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New walkable places research awaits developers at New England LinkUp
The Boston metropolitan area ranked first nationwide for future walkable urbanism potential. Photo by Arden via Flickr. Looking forward to the real estate and local leaders networking opportunities at...
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Smart Growth America's state smart growth partners meet to discuss shared goals
Coalition members visited Winthrop, MA, pictured above, to learn about smart growth strategies in the small coastal town. Photo via Facebook. Smart Growth America works with over 50 organizations from...
View ArticleDangerous by Design 2014: Rhode Island
In the decade from 2003 through 2012, 121 people died while walking in Rhode Island. This short report takes a closer look at pedestrian fatalities in the state over that time frame. This report is...
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Developers and investors are invited to explore the next walkable places in...
Residents, private stakeholders and town officials are working together to revitalize Downtown Framingham, MA. Photo via Choose Framingham. This fall, one event will offer participants the chance to...
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Voters strongly support smart growth measures on Election Day 2014
Maine’s small businesses, like these in Bar Harbor, will get new help thanks to yesterday’s passage of Question 3. Photo by Duluoz via Flickr. On Tuesday, voters across America passed statewide,...
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Real estate developers connect with local leaders and new opportunities at...
Warwick, RI’s Intermodal Business Center was one of the new projects discussed at last month’s LOCUS LinkUp. Photo via City Center Warwick. On November 20, 2014, real estate developers and local...
View ArticlePartnership in the News: Rhode Island taking steps towards statewide economic...
On November 9, Governor of Rhode Island Lincoln D. Chaffee announced a multi-agency effort to develop an integrated and statewide approach to economic development. Funded by a Regional Planning grant...
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