By Bill Gagliano on Posted in Commuting,Development Issues,Transportation,UncategorizedIt’s not often that I receive a standing ovation when I drive over a bridge. In fact, I don’t think that’s ever happened and that’s probably true for most people. Today, though, I received one. At 10:00 a.m. this morning, the Columbus Avenue Bridge which links Ohio City and the Flats in downtown Cleveland reopened… Continue Reading
By Brad Kaplan on Posted in Commuting,Development Issues,Environmental Issues,New Urbanism,TransportationIn the 2011 book The High Cost of Free Parking Professor Donald Shoup thoughfully walks the reader through the history of parking in the United States into the present situation in which we find ourselves. Everyone wants a free parking space; but as Professor Shoup explains, there is no such thing as a ‘free" parking… Continue Reading
By Brad Kaplan on Posted in Commuting,Development Issues,New Urbanism,TransportationSmall fuel effiecient cars are nothing new. In fact many of the major car manufacturers are now offering a variety of options which achieve 40+ miles per gallon. However, what we have not seen until now is a highly fuel efficient car which is highly affordable. Introducing the Elio to be produced in Louisiana by… Continue Reading
By Brad Kaplan on Posted in Commuting,Development Issues,Environmental Issues,New UrbanismAccording to walkscore.com a walkable neighborhood has: 1) A center: Walkable neighborhoods have a center, whether it’s a main street or a public space. 2) People: Enough people for businesses to flourish and for public transit to run frequently 3) Mixed income, mixed use: Affordable housing located near businesses. 4) Parks and public space: Plenty of… Continue Reading
