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Complete Streets Drive Housing, Jobs, and Retail Gains

A new study finds measurable economic benefits beyond the aesthetics, traffic calming, and pedestrian and bicyclist safety they already are known for.

August 01, 2024

By Arthur Nelson, FAICP

A new study finds measurable economic benefits beyond the aesthetics, traffic calming, and pedestrian and bicyclist safety they already are known for.

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