Institute Celebrates Key Milestone: New Executive Director
The Walkable and Livable Communities Institute has appointed Kelly Morphy to the position of Executive Director, an important milestone that will allow the organization to expand the ways in which it serves communities. Morphy, who has served as the Institute’s Director of Community Outreach since 2011, has played an integral role in the Institute’s growth by ...
The Bicyclists Show Up
KAIMUKI (HawaiiNewsNow) – You could tell who was at the Kaimuki Community Park Thursday night by the dozens of bicycles that were parked and locked all over the park and surrounding areas. Their owners were there to show their support for the city’s plans to add bike lanes on Waialae Avenue, from the top of ...
Street critique: Not for walking
The [Baton Rouge, La.] Advocate | April 6, 2012 | By Chad Calder A “professional pedestrian” invited to Baton Rouge to survey Government Street said Thursday that the city should consider roundabouts for several of the busy corridor’s intersections and possibly reducing it from four lanes to two traffic lanes and a center turn lane. Read ...
Completing the Streets in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, radio show host Jim Engster talks about “complete streets” and calming the traffic with Dan Burden, WALC Institute’s executive director. Listen here.
San Diego Smart Growth Tour 2012
The WALC Institute and Local Government Commission are proud to host the 2012 San Diego Smart Growth Tour from January 30th-February 1st! Come tour the best examples of Smart Growth in the San Diego area with Dan Burden! Follow the links below to learn more and register for this event: 2012 San Diego Smart Growth ...
WALC achieves federal non-profit satus
Institute for walkability, livability achieves federal non-profit status Port Townsend-based organization plans expansion of services to communities For Immediate Release: June 22, 2011 (Port Townsend, Wash.) – The Walkable and Livable Communities Institute has achieved an important federal designation that will allow it to expand the services it provides communities throughout North America: it is now ...
WALC hires outreach director
Walkable and Livable Communities Institute invests in helping communities engage the public, hires outreach director For Immediate Release: February 15, 2011 (Port Townsend, Wash.) – As part of its effort to help communities engage the public in making their towns and neighborhoods healthier and more livable, the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute has hired a ...