Social Equity
Many hope the smart growth movement will help distribute wealth and resources more evenly within communities, to the benefit of low-income and…
Renewable Energy
Coal, nuclear and natural gas plants are the United States’ primary sources of electricity, generating about two-thirds of the nation’s greenhouse gas…
Land Conservation
Livable communities and healthy economies depend upon careful conservation of critical habitat, scenic landscapes, ecologically valuable land, and recreational open space. Between…
Building More Livable Communities – Design Guidelines for Multifamily Housing
Prepared by the Local Government Commission based on HUD’s Affordable Housing Design Advisor (http://www.designadvisor.org) “Design Consideration Checklist” and the City of Sacramento’s…
Designs and Codes That Reduce Crime Around Multifamily Housing
Research shows that crime rates are influenced by the design of both the building and the space surrounding the building. This 4-page fact…