Smart Growth Trends | Transportation
This just in from Swedish researchers on the impact of commuting: a long drive to work could increase the risk of divorce by 40%. Researchers studied two million households and found that commutes of 45 minutes or more contribute to relationship strain, especially among families with young children. Read more about the study here.
Smart Growth Trends | Transportation
In a recent story about transit-oriented development by USA Today, Urban Land Institute (ULI) and CEOs for Cities note that the majority of miles driven by Americans isn't to and from work. It's to the grocery store, movies and other lifestyle destinations.
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Smart Growth Trends | Transportation
Not surprisingly, DC's traffic nightmares have been confirmed and documented as the worst in the nation. A new study by the Texas Transportation Institute found that Washingtonians spend 70 hours every year in traffic delays and waste 57 gallons of gas in these backups.
Smart Growth Trends | Architecture | Design | Transportation
Industry leaders in housing seem to agree on one thing: today's homebuyers want to spend less time in their cars and more time walking to neighborhood amenities, according to a recent WSJ.com article.
Smart Growth Trends | Recreation | Transportation
It's probably the healthiest thing you can do in the morning - and it gets you to work for free. It's no wonder that bike ridership in the District has doubled in the past 10 years. Washington Post reporter Deborah Dietsch profiles the area's best bets for biking to work - including EYA's Chancellor's Row Townhome community which, in addition being adjacent to the 8-mile Metropolitan Branch Trail, will include a Smart Bike kiosk to serve its residents.
EYA Foundation | Recreation | Events | Transportation
Join EYA, the DC Building Industry Association (DCBIA) and Chancellor’s Row homeowners for DCBIA’s 18th Annual Community Improvement Day.
