Smart Growth and Transportation?

Envision 2020 is hosting a day-long seminar on Wednesday in downtown Montgomery that will include discussions about sustainable transportation policies. Read more here.

Bridge Street Market Grand Opening...

Here are some images from this weekend's premiere of The Bridge Street Market at The Waters...

The Corner Store at The Waters...

...is officially open (and it has a wonderful feel to it!)...I'll have pictures later this weekend.

Additional River Region Smart Growth Info...

This discussion board has been posting some recent info on River Region development news.

And, this magazine (which is available both online and at local establishments), has had recent articles related to development issues including an interview with Mayor Bright and a profile of the Grandview project (including some floor plans).

The Waters Live/Work Building Photo Tour...

This morning, I went out and shot some images of the Live/Work building at The Waters (using a Nikon Coolpix L3)...Enjoy...

Office/Retail on the Ground Floor with Two Story Residential Units Above

Cindy Barginier Interiors and the Neighborhood Dentist

The Neighborhood YMCA and Waters Sales Office

In the foreground is the Bridge Street Market

that apparently opens this Friday for business...

For more, check out www.TheWatersAL.com

New Cloverdale area project...

...here are some photos I recently took of the soon-to-be completed Agnew Street Cottages adjacent to Huntingdon's football field. The funny thing is that I recall being in the public meeting where the original plans were approved and--let's just say--the final result here is much more pedestrian friendly to the surrounding area.

Plus, the buildings are beautiful and fit wonderfully into the neighborhood context.

Enjoy.

Walkability Article

This interesting article was forwarded to us by a Smart Growth supporter. It discusses the efforts of one advocate to encourage walkable communities in South Alabama through "walking audits".