Community Development

Careful plant selection helps ensure safe, imaginative fun in outdoor spaces frequented by children ...Read More

Natural lighting in community buildings is beneficial to their environment and energy savings....Read More

Bikeability provides personal, community, and economic development benefits...Read More

Does your community have a good walk score, or a poor one?...Read More

Quality of pedestrian facilities, amount of vehicular traffic, among others, determine walkability. ...Read More

Public engagement is essential to any planning exercise, big or small...Read More

Cities are investing in versatile, strategically located venues with farmers markets in mind...Read More

Accessibility, equity, health, and sustainability are key benefits of Complete Street policies...Read More

Native plants play an essential role in the local ecosystem and provide economic benefits to cities....Read More

Cities update residential zoning codes to reflect demographic and social changes...Read More

Well-designed parking lots should cater to cars, pedestrians, and the environment. ...Read More

Cities experience renewed interest in downtowns and the sense of place found there...Read More

Aquatic centers are one of the most versatile options for a diverse community....Read More

Water quality, community enrichment, and economic impact are all reasons to consider LID techniques....Read More