Sustainability

He's not backing down on the mission to make America more green and equitable — but he isn't using those words. And therein lies a strategy.

...and how does it compare with its peer communities?

Big news out of Montreal: Starting on July 1, drivers of larger, heavier cars will pay more for residential parking permits in one busy corner of town.

The Biden administration has caved to GOP pressure and will no longer push states to repair existing highways before building new ones, a move that angered livable cities advocates.

This time in Eastern Contra Costa, with plans to build a new highway, State Route 239.

Building a rating system for buildings so buyers know it will be usable after a big earthquake

Over the past year driverless cars have been promoted as a panacea for livable cities. The storyline is that driverless cars will help reduce car ownership, free-up urban space for walking and biking, and help reduce death and injury. The USDOT has joined the parade with its “smart city challenge,” awarding Columbus, Ohio a $40 million prize to implement a demonstration project that includes incorporating driverless cars.