Walkable and Livable Communities Resources

The Walkable and Livable Communities Institute
Based in Washington State, the mission of the Institute is to “make cities and towns throughout the world walkable, bicycle and transit-friendly, livable, sustainable, socially engaging places by improving their built form.”

Coastal Conservation League
The League, based in Charleston, works on, among other issues, “Community Design,” which “addresses the livability of our communities and the ability to live, work, and recreate in the same area by placing emphasis on the built and natural environments.”

Walkable Communities, Inc.
A partnership site of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute.

Smart Growth America
“Working to improve the ways we plan and build the towns, cities and metro areas we call home. Advocating on behalf of historic preservation, the environment, farmland and open space preservation, neighborhood revitalization and more.”

Project for Public Spaces
The mission of this organization is to help communities improve their public spaces.

New Urban News
News about “new urbanism,” smart growth and walkable communities.

Partners for Livable Communities
“National, nonprofit organization working to improve the livability of communities by promoting quality of life, economic development and social equity.”

Active Living by Design
“Creates community-led change by working with local and national partners to build a culture of active living and healthy eating.”

America Walks
“National resource which fosters walkable communities by engaging, educating and connecting walking advocates.”

Source:  The Walkable and Livable Communities Institute