Resource Library:

Livable Communities



posted Jun 10, 2021

The Value of Trail Assessments

Hosted in partnership with the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, this webinar will cover not only the importance of conducting trail assessments but also how to turn those assessments into descriptive reports that facilitate trail improvements.


posted Dec 22, 2020

Assessing Trails: LiDAR Assisted Trail Topography Evaluation (LATTE)

Sponsored by Rhino Marking & Protection Systems. This webinar will discuss a state-of-the-art LiDAR technology solution for trail management, LATTE.


posted May 7, 2020

Sustainable Advantage: Outdoor Recreation and Rural Community Development in California

This webinar will summarize the main findings from multiple interviews on the dynamics with state and local stakeholders in government, business, and nonprofit who work in rural communities on outdoor recreation.


posted Apr 22, 2020

Gatehouses and Greenways: Interactive Community Engagement for Trails

This webinar will provide attendees with ideas and solutions for getting projects implemented through creative coalitions and engagement activities.


published Oct 2019

Florida’s Growing Trail Town Program

by Doug Alderson with Florida Office of Greenways and Trails

To recognize Florida’s trail towns, the Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) developed the Florida Trail Town program in 2018, inspired by the successful trail town programs of states such as Pennsylvania and Kentucky.


published Sep 2001

Perceptions of How the Presence of Greenway Trails Affects the Value of Proximate Properties

This study indicates that multi-use trails are an amenity that helps sell homes, increases property values and improves the quality of life.


posted Feb 5, 2018

Economic Impact of Livable Communities with Active Transportation Options

This webinar explores the concept of "Livable Communities" which include trails as a part of the transportation infrastructure.


posted Feb 5, 2018

Rail-Trails, Smart-Growth, and…Realtors?

This webinar explores how to engage Realtors and other untraditional allies to see the benefits of trails


published Mar 2007

Anchorage Trails System Adds to Quality of Life

The Anchorage Trail System includes paved and non-paved multi-use trails such as cross country ski trails, dog mushing trails, hiking trails and skijoring trails .


Results from the Business Directory


Active Transportation Alliance

Chicago, Illinois

Active Trans is a coalition of people who are working to make walking, biking, and transit safe and easy options for getting around Chicagoland.


35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1782, Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 427-3325 • [email protected]
https://activetrans.org/

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

Connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York.


726 Exchange Street, Suite 525, Buffalo, New York 14210
(716) 852-2857 • [email protected]
https://www.cfgb.org/

America Walks

Bethesda, Maryland

America Walks is the only national organization devoted exclusively to making America a great place to walk.


PO Box 70742, Bethesda, Maryland 20813
(503) 610-6619 • [email protected]
https://americawalks.org/

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