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Megaregions: Surfing the Wave of the Future (2016 TRB Workshop / Session 161)

The concept of megaregions has gained increasing prominence in the transportation sector in the past decade, with formal recognition through the Transportation Research Board (TRB) resulting in the establishment of a Megaregions Subcommittee (ADA20(1)). The subcommittee and FHWA sponsored a workshop on Sunday, January 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Washington Convention Center. The workshop presented emerging research and practitioner perspectives on megaregions. Participants discussed the political, economic, and technical issues that must be overcome to address transportation at a megaregions scale.

To view complete report click here.

Nick FinioMay 04No Comments

New Book Release: Planning for States and Nation-States in the U.S. and Europe

April 15, 2015

The newly released Planning for States and Nation-States in the U.S. and Europe, edited by NCSG Director Gerrit Knaap, Zorica Nedovic-Budic, and Armando Carbonell, investigates the planning role of the U.S. Federal Government and the European Union, and compares land use and spatial planning structures in U.S. states and western European nations. The conclusions suggest trends toward the devolution of planning responsibilities from nations, states, and nation-states to lower levels of government.

For more on the book click here.

Nick FinioApr 15No Comments

NCSG Joins New Coalition to Speed Baltimore Planning Efforts

The National Center for Smart Growth joins the Innovative Housing Institute and area stakeholders to form the Opportunity Coalition, a grassroots organization who will work to educate, organize and push for positive changes and sustainable opportunity in the Baltimore region. Read the full release here.

Nick FinioFeb 17No Comments