... Orleans is such a great part of that community, but also because this is the first batch of funding for the Obama Administration's Livability Initiative. And few projects can enhance the livability of a ... , livable, and sustainable environments. It's a simple idea: Fostering livability with transportation projects will stimulate America’s neighborhoods to become safer, healthier ...

... encourage decision-making about transit and vehicle use, which can benefit the long-term livability of a neighborhood. After all, every transit rider is a pedestrian at some point during his or her ... usually limited to improving operational efficiency of the buses and does not include the effect on the livability of a street. For example, in New York City, two lanes on Madison Avenue were converted ...

... a difference? Tony Rand was a bloated, out-of-touch tax-raiser who contributed mightily to the declining livability of N.C. Martin Nesbitt, based on his voting record, is also a bloated, out-of-touch tax-raiser who contributed mightily to the declining livability of N.C. Then again, Tony Rand was a corrupt walrus who by all rights ought to have gone to prison for ...

... circulator's (they don't have to be Streetcars, but...) as part of the administrations urban livability initiative. A big chunk of the money is previously allocated transit dollars the Bush Administrative ... across the new Light Rail bridge and connected at either end. Now could we please get a similar amount allocated for bike projects under the same banner of urban livability?

... , magnificent floating curved staircase, beautifully proportioned and generously sized rooms, but its chief asset is its livability. The rooms bright with natural light from the beautiful arched windows just feel welcoming and comfortable. The ... , it is clear that the creator of the original design was highly skilled and processed exquisite taste with the ability to combine elegance with livability.

... of some of its old infrastructure, sustainability becomes another hot issue. HAND has several livability issues currently on the radar; among them the Division Streetscape Project, which will increase ... they live on," but sometimes need a little guidance on how they can get involved in efforts to improve the livability of the community. Timm realized early on that organizing large groups of ...

... Condon. “As a resident it breaks my heart to see the Vancouver region abandon livability and sustainability through the construction of more freeways. As a parent I can’t look in the face of ... . “As a resident it breaks my heart to see the Vancouver region abandon livability and sustainability through the construction of more freeways. As a parent I can’t look in the face of ...

... for bicycles and cyclists at public transportation stops or stations can be less expensive than providing parking for automobiles. The proposed regulation also codifies a U.S. DOT definition of "livability" that Streetsblog Capitol Hill took note of when it was first mentioned by Transportation Secretary LaHood: "If people don't want an automobile, they don' ...

... trail Should any readers live in Douglas, I’d like your take on whether I’ve missed anything. All readers except Fairbanksians are welcome to post their ten or so special places in comments. This exercise was so interesting, I can see myself ILL’ing Great Neighborhood Book: A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Placemaking. Posted in Activism, alaska Tagged: livability, neighborhoods

... reports from being used in the job application process, a justice integrity act and sentencing issues involving victimless crimes. There was some discussion of transportation issues, including MATA funding and livability issues. He made his support for the death penalty clear. He made his disdain for Gov. Bredesen equally clear. I am unsure exactly who the woman sitting next to Cohen is (bad ...

Jim Titus is giving us fair warning here about what's coming down the pike and the kinds of decisions that our state is going to have to make in the near future about sustainability and livability in terms of land use and the inadequacy of laws currently on the books. From the inbox: I am writing to let you know about a new sea level rise planning study recently published in the peer-review ...

... of our streets can be made for pedestrians, bicyclers, and anyone who wants to get around. Complete Streets The streets of our cities and towns are an important part of the livability of our communities. They ought to be for everyone, whether young or old, motorist or bicyclist, walker or wheelchair user, bus rider or shopkeeper. But too many of our streets are designed only for speeding cars, ...

... the most important shifts of the 21st century. At least as important as Henry Ford's assembly line. It has engineering, transportation, urban planning, economic, public health, livability, safety, social equity, sociological, employment, commercial, transit, military, geo-political, climate change, and many other implications. It is not surprising that an anthropologist would take an interest ...

... for the people of South Surrey, in particular," says TransLink CEO Tom Prendergast. "Working with our provincial and federal partners means that we are able to 'stay the course' on improving the livability of the Metro Vancouver region." The Province is providing over $32.7 million in funding for the $54.6 million project. The federal government is contributing over $19.15 ...

... organizers chose hotels that were either within walking distance or accessible to the light rail system whenever possible. Participants chose to walk or ride MAX (with the exception of a few hotels). Off-site events did not include shuttles but were also located in the same transit area.These choices made a significant impact on the livability of our community. Thanks, Super Commuters!