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Walkable Urbanism

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Save to My PortfolioNew Kind of Growth Emerging for Charlotte

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

Walkable Urbanism, Community Development, Cities

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Save to My PortfolioPhilly's Many Walkable "Center Cities"

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

Walkable Urbanism, Community Development, Cities, Pennsylvania

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Save to My PortfolioDallas Should Walk This Way

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

Walkable Urbanism, Community Development, Cities

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Save to My PortfolioWalkable Urbanism is Changing City Life

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. Read More

Walkable Urbanism, Demographics, Cities, Business, Quality-of-Life Issues

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Save to My PortfolioWalkable Urbanism

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

Walkable Urbanism, Demographics, Cities, Business, Quality-of-Life Issues

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Save to My PortfolioFootloose and Fancy Free: A Field Survey of Walkable Urban Places in the Top 30 U.S. Metropolitan Areas

Christopher B. Leinberger, December 04, 2007, The Brookings Institution

Footloose and Fancy Free: A Field Survey of Walkable Urban Places in the Top 30 U.S. Metropolitan AreasThis 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

Walkable Urbanism, Cities

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Revival of Downtowns Nationally and the Implications for Downtown Sacramento

Christopher B. Leinberger, January 11, 2007, Keynote Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership

In his keynote presentation at the annual meeting of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, Christopher B. Leinberger reveals recent research and market findings from across the country that point to the increased market demand for walkable urbanity. Read More

Walkable Urbanism, Cities, Real Estate, Sprawl, California

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Save to My PortfolioBack to the Future: The Need for Patient Equity in Real Estate Development Finance

Christopher B. Leinberger, January 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

Walkable Urbanism, Cities, Real Estate

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioWhere the Next $30 Trillion Will Be Invested in the Built Environment Between Now and 2025

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

Walkable Urbanism, Cities, Real Estate, Sprawl

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Save to My PortfolioThe National Trend of Downtown Revitalization

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

Walkable Urbanism, Cities, Community Development, Michigan

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTurning Around Downtown: Twelve Steps to Revitalization

Christopher B. Leinberger, March 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

Walkable Urbanism, Cities, Real Estate

In Brief

Walkable urbanism is the development approach that creates pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use and mixed-income places. These places can either be regional-serving (anchored by regionally important employment, cultural and civic institutions, retail and urban entertainment as well as residential) or local-serving (residential with local-serving commercial). Both places benefit tremendously by being transit-oriented.

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Christopher B. Leinberger

Christopher B. Leinberger

Visiting Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program

Christopher Leinberger’s expertise includes downtown redevelopment, real estate, financing, and strategic planning for downtowns and suburban centers. He directs the University of Michigan’s real estate graduate studies.


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