- A Simple Traffic-Calming Device Can Save Pedestrian Lives
New York Post "Leading pedestrian intervals," or LPI’s, light up the pedestrian walk signal about three seconds before vehicular traffic gets the green, giving pedestrians a head start crossing the street. (March 4)
- Saved Schoolhouse Sparks Atlanta Community's Revitalization
Atlanta Business Chronicle Renovation of a dilapidated old school building has turned an eyesore into the impetus for redevelopment in the Pittsburgh community in south metro Atlanta. (March 5)
- San Francisco Mayor Pushes Auto-Sharing Program
The Sacramento Bee Mayor Gavin Newsom’s auto-sharing program will provide convenient and affordable access to cars for as little as an hour at a time to people who normally use public transportation. (March 7)
- Urban Areas in the U.S. Are Steadily Loosing Trees
L.A. Times Urban areas have lost a staggering 21% of their tree cover in the last decade. (March 8)
- Bellingham, WA City Council Reviews Multimillion Dollar Farmers Market
The Western Front A shimmering, glass-and-steel structure resembling the city's first railroad depot is the vision of a new home for the Bellingham Farmers Market. (March 9)
- Seattle Dog Owners Transform Downtown Lot into Dog Park
Christian Science Monitor The city turned over this third of an acre lot, which was once frequented by drug dealers and prostitutes, to dog owners, who have quickly transformed the space into a dog park. (March 10)
- Newark Has Too Few Parks, Experts Say
The Star-Ledger A report published by the Trust for Public Land states that in the largest city in New Jersey, 34% of kids do not live within ¼ mile of parkland. (March 12)
- A Public Market for Downtown Phoenix?
The Arizona Republic The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Arizona State University are among several institutions examining the idea of locating a public market in downtown Phoenix. (March 18)
- Landscape Architecture Used to Provide Security in Public Spaces
Metropolis Magazine Laurie Olin discusses security in public spaces and buildings. (March 17)
