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Walk Score
August 06, 2020

Walk Score measures walkability on a scale from 0 – 100 based on walking routes to destinations such as grocery stores, schools, parks, restaurants, and retail

The Place Database
August 06, 2020

The Place Database is a data visualization tool of the United States which uses the PolicyMap platform. The tool allows users to view the latest available data for dozens of indicators—ranging from housing affordability...

Urban Displacement
August 06, 2020

Provides research aimed to understand and describe the nature of gentrification and displacement and generate knowledge on how policy interventions and investment can respond and support more equitable development.

protecting
July 28, 2020

Protecting South Florida: A Discussion of Sea Level Rise, Property and Regional Planning, aims to help local governments protect the region’s real property, valued at more than $833 billion.

 Partnership for Sustainable Communities
July 20, 2020

The FAU Partnership for Sustainable Communities is an initiative to address issues of sustainability, housing, economic viability, clean air and water, public safety, walkability and health, and other livability goals.

Responding to Sea-Level Rise
July 20, 2020

The measurable changes in sea-level rise – and the scientific projections of its increase within the next 30 years – present immense challenges to our notions of living and continuing to develop in South Florida’s flood...

New app
July 20, 2020

Florida Atlantic University wants to make it easier for students to get to and from campus. Dr. Louis Merlin said FAU will start a two-year study with 6,000 students working with a new app that will show transportation option...

MacArthur Foundation and Abacoa Project
July 20, 2020

The MacArthur Foundation and the state of Florida in partnership with CUES at FAU established a $4 million endowment known as the Abacoa Project.

emergence
July 17, 2020

Emergence of resilience as a framework for state departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the United States.

transportation
July 17, 2020

FAU has received a $375,000 implementation and research grant from The Kresge Foundation to identify, address and evaluate transportation solutions for students.