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  Is It True That Nobody Walks in L.A.?

  Simmons Buntin | Thu, Jul 17th, 2008 | Category: Commentary | City: Los Angeles | Tags: simmons buntin, suburbs, los angeles, california, growth, denver, new urbanism, smart growth, neighborhoods, downtown redevelopment, pasadena, great neighborhoods, southern california, urbanism, ventura, azusa | 0

  “Walkin’ in L.A., nobody walks in L.A.,” sings the 80s band Missing Persons. But from the handful of times I’ve been to L.A. — including my trip two weeks ago — I can’t help but think the song is only half right.  And the resurgence of great Los Angeles-area neighborhoods and cities is due to public leaders like Rick Cole, Ventura city manager, who are after the “authentic” in city design and development.

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  To Mandate or Encourge Smart Growth?

  Mike Muller | Fri, Feb 22nd, 2008 | Category: Commentary | Tags: mike muller, hillary clinton, barack obama, legislation, public transportation, encourage, mandate, smart growth, score act of 2005, national infrastructure bank, american planning association, urban poverty | 1

  Smart growth is an expansive issue. It is, as defined by the American Planning Association, the integration—into every aspect of planning for development—the consideration of the effects of growth on our health, environment, communities, and financial sustainability, as well as its effect on equality.

  The two final Democratic candidates have certainly shown support for the principles of smart growth. They tuck it into their infrastructure, environment, energy, and poverty platforms.…

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