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BCP UPDATE
Newsworthy insights for local leaders. Buckle up, in this issue BCP is trafficking in commute times and red lights.
* Downtowns with charisma: It’s time to get our zoning codes in line with our goals of revitalizing downtowns
* Red light, green light: Google's Green Light initiative seeks to use AI to unsnarl traffic.
* Biden's zoning play: The administration uses incentives to get localities relax zoning and boost affordable housing.
* More drive time: American's commuting time is up. Why? There are lots of reasons.
Downtowns with charisma: Rezoning for RI(C)Z
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Allowing all-residential projects in commercial zones doesn’t mean giving up on the promise of a great mixed-use main street or district. It just means thinking more flexibly about what
“mixed use” means.
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Stuck at a red light: Google’s Green Light initiative promises traffic flow relief
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Google is expanding its innovative "Green Light" project, which aims to optimize traffic flow using AI-powered technology.
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Biden’s $10 billion plan: Tackle zoning laws and boost affordable housing?
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This federal intervention in local zoning is notable as cities nationwide grapple with housing shortages and the Biden administration seeks to address racial inequities. .
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Americans’ commuting time is on the rise
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Growing commute times is not just an inconvenience but a symptom of deeper issues within our urban planning and public policy frameworks.
No easy answers: Promoting affordable housing, investing in public transportation and adopting flexible work practices can create more sustainable and livable cities. These changes are
not just beneficial for reducing commute times but are essential for enhancing the overall quality of life for urban residents.
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