New Reports Developed by MZ Strategies, LLC Spotlight Transit as a Community Building Tool
Last week at the Rail~Volution conference in Seattle, two new reports
developed by MZ Strategies, LLC were released that provide useful data,
analysis and policy recommendations for transit investments that promote
broader economic competitiveness, community revitalization, and
increased access to regional housing, employment and life opportunities.
Transforming Community –
A comprehensive review of research funded through the multi-year Transitway Impacts Research Program which examines transit in the Twin Cities - its impacts on mobility, economic growth and social equity. The Synthesis was published by the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. Authored by Mariia Zimmerman of MZ Strategies, LLC (September 2013). Download the report at this link: http://www.cts.umn.edu/Research/featured/transitways/synthesis/
Unlocking MAP-21’s Potential to Fund Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
– A review of how metropolitan planning organizations are structured and the federal planning requirements and funding programs that can be used by regions to support the implementation of equitable transit-oriented development. Case studies of best practices and implications for policy makers are provided. White Paper released by Enterprise Community Partners and Mile High Connects. Prepared by MZ Strategies, LLC (October 2013). Download the report at this link: http://www.enterprisecommunity.com/resources/ResourceDetails?ID=0083547
Unlocking MAP-21's Potential to Fund Equitable Transit-Oriented Development released by Enterprise Community Partners and Mile High Connects.
Past reports by MZ Strategies, LLC related to regional planning and investment:
Planning for Regional Economic Competitiveness – Released by National Association of Regional Councils and MZ Strategies, LLC, funded by the McKnight Foundation – includes case studies of Denver, Kansas City, and Seattle regional economic planning efforts (May 2013)
Regional Allocation of Federal Transportation Funds: A Comparative Analysis for the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Advisory Board – Released by MZ Strategies, LLC , funded by The Funders Network for Smart Growth and the McKnight Foundation– highlights Atlanta, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, Portland and Seattle (September 2013)