Smart Growth America is one of the leading advocates for federal policies and programs that support the best in neighborhood development. Its ongoing research helps shape the national discourse on how development strategies can improve the lives of urbanists. Dangerous by Design In the 2016 Dangerous by Design study by Smart Growth America, the… Read more…
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The One Thing Your Smart City (Probably) Doesn’t Have
There’s been a lot of talk lately about “Smart Cities”. So what is a Smart City? According to Techopedia: “A smart city is a designation given to a city that incorporates information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance the quality and performance of urban services such as energy, transportation, and utilities in order to reduce… Read more…
Event: Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Academy
The Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions at Florida Atlantic University & the Urban Land Institute’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council are hosting this exclusive Academy. It is for any individual interested in learning more about TOD and its potential in South Florida. However, the academy is limited to just 25 people, who will be selected by the ULI… Read more…
Picture of the Day: Midblock Crosswalk Signal Broken Since Hurricane Irma
It’s been nearly 4 months since Hurricane Irma came through Miami and that’s exactly how long this midblock crosswalk signal has been laying on the side of the road on Biscayne Boulevard and 15th Street. This also happens to be next to iPrep Academy, so there are a lot of children in this area. Please… Read more…
Event: CBRE Multi-Housing Summit October 8th at the Four Seasons
Overview On October 8th The Annual CBRE Multi-Housing Summit will bring together over 450 owners, operators, investors, and multifamily experts for a day of thought, leadership and networking. Building upon last year’s success, the focus of this year’s event is the acquisition, disposition, financing and management of multi-housing properties, with a special emphasis on the trends in… Read more…