http://www.sightline.org Publications, organizations, and websites that are useful resources on sprawl, mobility, and urban design. daily 1 2006-02-22T23:37:51Z http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/blog/new-west-network New West is a next-generation media company dedicated to the culture, economy, politics, environment and lifestyle of the Rocky Mountain West. Our core mission is to serve the Rockies with innovative, participatory journalism and to promote conversation that helps us understand and make the most of the dramatic changes sweeping our region. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2008-01-22T18:19:33Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/asphalt_nation Asphalt Nation is a powerful examination of how the automobile has ravaged America's cities and landscape over the past 100 years together with a compelling strategy for reversing our automobile dependency. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:45Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/how_cities_work The author argues that urban life has broken down because of our basic ignorance of the real forces that shape cities-transportation systems, industry and business, and political decision making. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:46Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/managing_growth This book examines regulatory and programmatic techniques that have been most useful, obstacles to be overcome, and specific strategies that have been instrumental in achieving successful growth management programs. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:47Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/beyond_gridlock This book includes case studies of Portland, Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis, Toronto, San Diego, and Houston, detailing the practical experiences of urban areas that have taken the lead in dealing with gridlock. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:47Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/suburban_nation The authors share the fruits of their extensive experiences designing new neighborhoods and community revitalization projects in this investigation into the nature of sprawl and the failure of suburbs. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:47Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/death_life_cities A classic since its publication in 1961, this book is the defintive statement on American cities: what makes them safe, how they function, and why all too many official attempts at saving them have failed. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:47Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/new_urbanism The New Urbanism advocates an ambitious yet pragmatic agenda for the building and rebuilding of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. It provides a guide to this emerging movement for architects, urban planners, civic leaders and concerned citizens. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:48Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/next_metropolis This book presents 24 of Calthorpe's regional urban plans, in which towns are organized so that residents can be less dependent upon their cars and can walk, bike, or take public transportation between work, school, home, and shopping. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:48Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/regional_city This book explains how regional-scale planning and design can help direct growth wisely and reverse current trends in land use. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:48Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/book/transit_metropolis The author provides an on-the-ground look at more than a dozen mass transit success stories, introducing the concept of the "transit metropolis" --a region where a workable fit exists between transit services and urban form. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:48Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/palouse-clearwater-environmental-institute PCEI's focus is to increase citizen involvement in decisions that affect Idaho and eastern Washington's environment and quality of life. It has programs in agriculture, water, education, and transportation. No publisher christine landing page 2006-04-12T22:07:35Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/1000_friends 1000 Friends works with Oregonians to enhance quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural and scenic areas. No publisher andrewb landing page 2006-03-08T23:33:50Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/bicycle_alliance The Bicycle Alliance of Washington promotes bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation through advocacy and education. No publisher andrewb 2006-03-08T23:33:50Z Resource http://www.sightline.org/research/resources/organization/futurewise Futurewise promotes healthy communities in Washington state while protecting farmland, forests and shorelines. Its strategies include organizing, advocacy, public education, legal pursuits, and technical support for planning agencies and others. 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