It CAN Happen Around Here

I occasionally am chided by U-Heights residents about my frequent citation of Smart Growth ideas with the common refrain "That may work in a large city, but we're not big or dense enough for that."

Imagine my surprise when I turned to the Smart Growth America blog today and found this story:

Carlisle, IA hosts workshop on walkability

image courtesy of City of Carlisle

Carlisle is a town of 3,876 about 15 miles south and east of Des Moines. The town is bisected by highway 5. In November 2012, Carlisle was one of 22 communities selected by Smart Growth America to participate in the free technical assistance program. Stretching from Maine to Washington State, these communities represent major cities, suburban centers, and rural towns alike.

I can't wait to see the results of the workshop.