This plan outlines a comprehensive program for improving our transportation system to meet travel needs through the year 2030. It is a systems level plan that provides general policy guidance. It defines the Region's greatest needs, identifies which problems are the Region's highest priority, and outlines how the Region should spend its limited capital funds. (PDF document: 68 pages) Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
; Publication Date: March 23, 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Transportation/wsd_032304.asp
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Transportation Improvement Program
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The City of Hartford has submitted a letter of interest in the Greening America's Capitals program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, outlining the Capitol Avenue Visioning Project. (PDF document, 16 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: July 22, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/parks/GAC_Hartford Application.pdf
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Connecticut Metropatterns contains the analysis and policy recommendations of Myron Orfield and the Metropolitan Area Research Corporation (MARC). Sponsored by the CenterEdge Coalition. (PDF file, 52 pages) Published by Metropolitan Area Research Corporation Metropolitan Area Research Corporation
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/CT_Metropatterns_English.pdf
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Connecticut Metropatterns contains the analysis and policy recommendations of Myron Orfield and the Metropolitan Area Research Corporation (MARC). Sponsored by the CenterEdge Coalition. (PDF file, 52 pages) Published by Metropolitan Area Research Corporation Metropolitan Area Research Corporation
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/CT_Metropatterns_Spanish.pdf
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The UCONN Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) has made use of cutting-edge remote sensing techniques to provide data about how our landscape has changed since 1985, with a special emphasis on the growth of developed land. This web site contains statewide land cover data maps, charts, tables and animations depicting land cover changes over time in Connecticut. Published by UCONN Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) UCONN Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR)
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Link: /Issues/wsd/UrbanSprawl/ct_changing_landscape.asp
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Connecticut MetroPatterns
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1000 Friends of Connecticut, a statewide smart growth education and advocacy organization, has developed a proposal to promote responsible growth. Connecticut’s existing land use patterns and fiscal policy are inextricably linked and must be addressed in concert to preserve and enhance our economic viability and quality of life. 1OOO Friends of Connecticut’s goal is the adoption of two distinguishable, but connected, policy streams: 1) Give towns incentives to encourage smart growth. 2) Reduce reliance on the property tax. (PDF file, 33 pages) Published by 1000 Friends of Connecticut 1000 Friends of Connecticut
; Publication Date: March 5, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/One_Thousand_Friends.pdf
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT), with the support of the Transportation Strategy Board, is developing an implementation plan for commuter rail service between New Haven and Hartford, CT, and Springfield, MA. This document is the final report. Published by Connecticut Department of Transportation Connecticut Department of Transportation
; Publication Date: June 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/wsd_06_2005.asp
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State of Connecticut Transportation Strategy Board
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View the Strategic Plans for the 14 NRZs (Neighborhood Revitalization Zones) of Hartford.
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/nrz_strategic_plans.asp
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Hartford2000
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Hartford2000: History
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View the updated Strategic Plans for the 14 NRZs (Neighborhood Revitalization Zones) of Hartford.
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/nrz_strategic_plans_2010.asp
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Hartford2000
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These documents, the region's new Pedestrian/Bicycle Plan, Figures and Appendices, present a results-oriented program that will make the region more bikeable and walkable. The goal is quite simple, to create a plan that will lead to significant shifts in the numbers of people who choose to walk and bicycle for regular transportation. Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: April 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/wsd_103008.asp
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The purpose of this report is to respond to Special Act 02-13, “An Act Concerning a Blue Ribbon Commission on Property Tax Burdens and Smart Growth Incentives.” The report makes a number of recommendations in the areas of fiscal policy and land use policy and their relationship to each other. These recommendations are designed to jumpstart a discussion among state and local policymakers, business interests, the media, general public, and other stakeholders on what public policy initiatives should be pursued. (PDF file, 59 pages) Published by Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
; Publication Date: October 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/urbansprawl/FullBlueRibbonCommissionReportFinal.pdf
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a speech given by Dr. Bruce Katz, Director, Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy at the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C., at the Fannie Mae Foundation Annual Housing Conference in 2002. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandAffordableHousing.pdf
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Full Text of Dr. Katz's Speech
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandChildrensHealth.pdf
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandEducation.pdf
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandJobs.pdf
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandSeniorCitizens.pdf
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandTransportation.pdf
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Volume 3, Issue 2 of the newsletter from 1000 Friends of Connecticut outlining their efforts in education and outreach for preserving, conserving and growing Connecticut smart. Published by 1000 Friends of Connectiuct 1000 Friends of Connectiuct
; Publication Date: February 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthEnews.pdf
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This document shows the development concept proposals for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the vicinity of various stops along the proposed New Britain - Hartford Busway. (PDF file, 6 pages) Published by Capital Region Council of Governments Capital Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: March 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/HartfordTODBoards.pdf
City of Hartford
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A list of all federally funded transportation projects in the Capitol Region. The projects included in this list are all scheduled to receive federal transportation funds within the next five years. The TIP is prepared and approved annually. Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)
; Publication Date: May 26, 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Transportation/wsd_052604.asp
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Capitol Region Transportation Plan
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