People everywhere are making the case for Complete Streets – a movement that says streets ought to be for everyone, whether young or old, motorist or bicyclist, walker or wheelchair user, bus rider or shopkeeper. Many states, cities and towns are instituting policies requiring streets that are designed for people, not just cars. Unfortunately, not... Read more »
On January 12, California passed the nation’s first statewide green building code, which will cut water use, require recycling of construction waste and step up energy efficiency in new homes, schools, and commercial buildings. All new State buildings have been required to meet at least LEED silver standards since 2004. The new regulations, which take... Read more »