Proposed recommended practice for transportation planners and engineers developing smart growth communities.

Presents a plan for American cities that focuses on making downtowns walkable and less attractive to drivers through smart growth and sustainable design

Based on a comprehensive study review by leading urban planning researchers, this investigative document demonstrates how urban development is both a key contributor to climate change and an essential factor in combating it -- by reducing vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.

An examination of the history and consequences of the search for space, air, views, schools, and safety that has resulted in suburbanization. It explodes some myths as it examines the effects of suburban growth on wildlife and nature. It contrasts the results of big government-imposed "solutions" with those of local initiatives and private-sector creativity. It explores the failures and successes of efforts to restore core values and quality to inner-city life.

Shows how to manage on- & off-street parking supplies to achieve Smart Growth. Offers tools & method for strategic parking so that communities can better use parking resources & avoid overbuilding parking. Explores new opportunities for making most from every parking space & new digital parking tools to increase user interaction & satisfaction.