Solar Valley Coalition
Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change. Urban Institute. 2008
Good Jobs First is a national policy resource center for grassroots groups and public officials, promoting
corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families.
We provide timely, accurate information on best practices in state and local job subsidies, and on the
many ties between smart growth and good jobs. Good resource for information about urban sprawl
and public transportation.
“Benchmark” Study Highlights Effectiveness of Land Use Policies. King County, Washington enacted a
land use planning initiative in 1994 to concentrate new development and redevelopment within designated “Urban
Growth Areas.” A recently released 2008 Benchmarks Report documents several positive changes between 1995
and 2006, suggesting that key policies have been successful.
Carbon Taxes- “Tax What You Burn, Not What You Earn” 6 August 2008 Todd Litman. Victoria Transport
Policy Institute
Find Your Walk Score. Walk Score ranks neighborhoods to determine the walkability of where you live.
Great little tool.
"Active Transportation for America: A Case for Increased Federal Investment in Bicycling and Walking"
Rails to Trails Conservancy. 10/20/08. This report quantifies the transportation, energy, climate, public health,
and economic benefits of bicycling and walking.
THE TENNESSEAN • November 1, 2008.