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CITY SPOTLIGHT: Cincinnati and the Streetcar: Part II
Submitted by kapoppel on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 2:22pmThis post is part of a new series on the CNU Salons, CITY SPOTLIGHT. City Spotlight shines a light on the latest news, developments and initiatives occurring in cities and towns where CNU members live and work.
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CITY SPOTLIGHT: Cincinnati Chooses the Streetcar...but Why?
Submitted by kapoppel on Sun, 08/26/2012 - 7:32pm
This post is part of a new series on the CNU Salons, CITY SPOTLIGHT. City Spotlight shines a light on the latest news, developments and initiatives occurring in cities and towns where CNU members live and work.
The below post is part III of a City Spotlight on Cincinnati and comes courtesy of... read more »
Grade-Separated Highway Makes Way for Complete Street in West Sacramento
Submitted by mcarney on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:33am
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Cincinnati Streetcar Moves Forward
Submitted by Sam Newberg - J... on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 2:40pmGood news from Cincinnati - they are moving ahead with plans for their streetcar. Read about it here at the Cininnati Enquirer.
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Initial Phase of Fort Worth, TX Modern Streetcar Chosen, Funding Identified
Submitted by Fort Worthology on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 3:46pmThe Fort Worth, Texas Modern Streetcar Project consultant HDR, Inc. has now selected a Phase One alignment, and identified funding. The starter alignment would link Trinity Uptown, Downtown, and the Near Southside, and would tie into two commuter rail stations.
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Streetcars back in vogue
Submitted by MattBerggren on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 11:02amIn 2001 Portland introduced a streetcar line into its Pearl District, and ever since investment in that area has skyrocketed. Businesses have developed around it. Homes have been built. What was once a shady area of the city is now one of the most attractive places to live and shop. What is most rem... read more »
Other Cities, Take Note: Bold, Smart, Green Vision Proposed for Downtown Raleigh
Submitted by Kaid Benfield on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 10:22amDan Douglas was, until recently, chief downtown planner and director of the Urban Design Council in Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina.
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Debunking Cato (again)
Submitted by paytonc on Tue, 10/16/2007 - 4:43pmIn an October 16 commentary titled Lightrail in Portland Is Successful, Notwithstanding CATO Criticism & FTA Lack of Support, Free Congress Foundation Chairman & CEO Paul M. Weyrich offers another perspective on Randal O'Toole's recent CATO Institute attack on land use and transportation pol... read more »