RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger, March 18, 2009, The Sacramento Bee
Chris Leinberger argues that Sacramento, the capital of one of the most hard-pressed states in the country, is an evolving model of development for metropolitan America. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger, March 29, 2008, The Charlotte Observer
In a recent op-ed, Chris Leinberger writes that the future for development in Charlotte, N.C. lies in the building out of the light-rail system and mixed-use, high-density zoning around the stations. This new kind of growth will be economically, financially and environmentally more sustainable. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger, February 20, 2008, Philadelphia Daily News
Chris Leinberger comments that the Philidelphia metro area will no doubt see its "Walk Score" number grow, and ultimately become a major concentration of walkable urban places. Read More
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Christopher B. Leinberger, February 15, 2008, Dallas Business Journal
Walkable urbanism is the new American Dream for many in major metro areas. Chris Leinberger illustrates how the Dallas metro area will soon become a major concentration of walkable urban places. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger and Kojo Nnamdi , January 09, 2008, The Kojo Nnamdi Show (WAMU)
Chris Leinberger discusses walkable urbanism, and how the desire for more walkable urban spaces is changing the housing market in America's cities as people seek alternatives to driving.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger and Nicole Lapin, December 05, 2007, CNN
Chris Leinberger discusses his book about the most walkable urban and metro areas in the United States with Nicole Lapin from CNN. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger, December 04, 2007, The Brookings Institution
This field survey attempts to identify the number and location of “regional-serving” walkable urban places in the 30 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger, January 01, 2007, The Brookings Institution
Demand for more walkable, mixed use neighborhoods is growing across the United States. However, the challenges associated with financing these developments are allowing much of this demand to go unmet. This paper discusses how more, and more upfront, patient equity in walkable projects—from various sources and providers—would facilitate their development, and yield high returns over the long term. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger, October 26, 2006, University of Michigan/Urban Land Institute Real Estate Forum
During his presentation at the University of Michigan/Urban Land Institute Real Estate Forum, Christopher B. Leinberger discussed the current and expected impact of walkable urbane places on metropolitan development patterns. He also focused on the market reasons for impact and how to strategically manage it. Leinberger presented to a national audience of 550 developers, investors, public officials. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger, March 16, 2006, Downtown Detroit Partnership
Presentation by Chris Leinberger at the annual meeting of the Downtown Detroit Partnership on Walkable Urbanity and revitalizing downtown Detroit. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Christopher B. Leinberger, March 01, 2005, The Brookings Institution
This paper lays out the fundamentals of a downtown turnaround plan and the unique "private/public" partnership required to succeed. Beginning with visioning and strategic planning to the reemergence of an office market at the end stages, these 12 steps form a template for returning "walkable urbanism" downtown. Read More