The latest in urban planning, placemaking and citizen action:
- A new deal for neighborhoods. [AARP Bulletin Today]
- More bike lanes, more public transit, less driving. [NRDC Switchboard]
- Portland is recognized by the American Planning Association for its innovative survey techniques to engage the public in planning for public spaces. [Daily Journal of Commerce]
- If you’ve been lazy about getting rid of your Christmas tree, just remember, it’s still not trash so don’t just put it on the sidewalk! [Earth911.com]
- A new website catering to Upstate New York’s Adirondack Region locavore population aims to connect producers, consumers, research-based publications about North Country local foods. [Adirondack Almanac, Northern New York Agricultural Development Program]
- Rotterdam installs the first electric vehicle charging station in public space. [CSSEY]
- On the importance of social interaction. [guardian.co.uk]