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Walking Makes Strides in All Kinds of Communities
by Jay Walljasper, July 11, 2016
From inner-city Birmingham to small town Iowa to racially diverse suburbs of LA, the walkability movement is growing.
Could Pokemon Go Make our Cities More Walkable?
by Matthias Leyrer, July 12, 2016
Last week, the smartphone game, Pokemon Go, dropped like a ton of bricks onto starry-eyed, nostalgic 20-something’s phones. Its unique format could catalyze an important conversation about walkability in our towns.
AFFORDABLE URBAN LIFESTYLES FOR MILLENNIALS WITH CHILDREN, PART II
by Jennifer Griffin, July 12, 2016
A diverse array of housing types in each neighborhood makes Tulsa, OK a surprisingly great town for millennials with children. (The first article in this series is also not to be missed.)
3 Ways to Make Streets Safer for Pedestrians
by Adam Porr, July 13, 2016
Pedestrian activity is an indicator of vibrant neighborhoods and a healthy local economy. How can we transform our streets so that pedestrians feel safe and drivers are attentive and courteous to their needs?
The Trials of Tiny Homebuilding
by Rachel Quednau, July 13, 2016
Tiny homes are one way to increase housing options and improve affordability, but they also present numerous zoning and regulatory challenges for the entrepreneurial spirits trying to build them.