Great streets need great champions -- It takes a vision -- Think residential -- Honor the pedestrian -- Parking is power -- Merchandise and lease proactively -- Make it happen -- Be clean, safe, and friendly -- Extend day into night -- Manage for change. www.uli.org
Prepare properly for public/private partnerships -- Create a shared vision -- Understand your partners and key players -- Be clear on the risks and rewards for all parties -- Establish a clear and rational decision-making process -- Make sure all parties do their homework -- Secure consistent and coordinated leadership -- Communicate early and often -- Negotiate a fair deal structure -- Build trust as a core value. www.uli.org
This publication will report on a wide-ranging assessment of tools being used throughout the country to better support compact development through visioning, planning, and new regulations. ULI Community Catalysis Reports can be downloaded free of charge from ULI's Web site www.uli.org
ULI-The Urban Land Institute, Washington, DC. Content: Smart growth in our future? / Geoffrey Anderson and Harriett Tregoning -- Smart transportation for smart growth / Don H. Pickrell -- The case for higher-density housing : a key to smart growth? / Karen A. Danielsen and Robert E. Lang -- The states : growing smarter? / Douglas R. Porter -- Smart growth and regional cooperation / Linda E. Hollis -- Smart growth for center cities / David C. Petersen.