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Phoenix QOL2004 (pdf)
What Matters: The Maturing of Greater Phoenix
Morrison Institute for Public Policy | School of Public Affairs/College of Public Programs | Arizona State University 2004

Five Years On: The Maturing of Greater Phoenix. “The What Matters research this year shows that Greater Phoenix is maturing – putting down deeper roots, being consistent on issues, nothing returns on past investments, feeling a greater sense of community, building new institutions and seeing improvements in some indicators despite continuing growth.”
Add Arizona 5 million more to squeeze into state
5 Million More to Squeeze Into State: 2030 Census Estimate Spurs Hope, Concerns. by: Joe Kamman
The Arizona Republic | April 22, 2005

“Will it be wall-to-wall people breathing each other’s exhaust as they compete for a freeway lane, or 10.7 million individuals enjoying the benefits of a vibrant society that makes up the 10^th largest state in the nation?”

Downtown Phoenix Arizona | Phoenix Business | Investment
Downtown Phoenix is Where Businesses Prosper in Arizona
“With its constant sunshine, amazing sports complexes and unique shopping, it’s no wonder so many businesses flock to Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.”
Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory (PURL)
“Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory (PURL): An extension of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, PURL is situated on the top two floors of the historic Security Building.”
Downtown Phoenix Journal
“Your Guide as you Explore Your Core. Whether it’s community news, food, shopping or sports, let the Downtown Phoenix Journal be your guide to an urban lifestyle.”

Denver Union Station Project Authority
“Denver Union Station is a unique project that will bring together many different transportation modes, along with new private development, to create a new bustling urban center and multimodal transportation hub.”
Denver Infill | Denver’s Center City Districts
“Denver’s Center City area has experienced a remarkable rate of infill development, with hundreds of projects, bit and small, built in these downtown-adjacent districts over the past few years, with plenty more in the works.”
Aspen Colorado | The Aspen Times
Pitkin County Joins Aspen in Adopting Stiffer Energy Code
“A new, stricter energy code in Pitkin County will bump up the requirements for energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings and, for the first time, force commercial construction to comply with a ground breaking energy program that has long been in place for residential developments.”

Seattle | New Partners for Smart Growth – Building Safe, Healthy and Livable Communities | About New Partners for Smart Growth
“Named one of the top 10 green cities in the U.S. in 2005 by National Geographic’s The Green Guid, Seattle continues to a wonderful example of what can be accomplished when neighbors, community nonprofits, businesses and city departments work together to make their City a healthier place to live.”
Seattle | Puget Sound Business Journal | January 2009 Developer Sells Whidbey Vacation Homes to Seniors Instead
“When a Colorado developer dreamed up Langley Garden Bungalows, he believed the Whidbey Island cottage community would draw baby boomer Seattleites looking for vacation homes.”
Washington | Municipal Research and Services Center | Planning Advisor | By Bob Bengford, Partner, MAKERS | January 2010
“Can form-based codes be applied to Northwest communities? Of course. Are they appropriate for your community? It depends.”
Washington | Municipal Research and Services Center | Planning Advisor| By Pat Dugan, Dugan Consulting Services | April 2009
Addicted to Growth? Fiscal Realities and Community Development
“The way cities develop can be influenced by fiscal realities. Some of these realities and their implications on city growth and development are apparent, such as whether there will be sufficient fiscal capacity to provide the capital facilities needed to support new development.”

City of Langley, Whidbey Island, Washington For Visitors
“Come Visit Langley, Whidbey Island, Washington! Our “village by the sea” is a charming community you will fall in love with!”
South Whidbey Record - Local News, Sports, Entertainment
Nichols Brothers Unveils Plan for Future of Freeland Shipyard | By Roy Jacobson
“Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is read to go after its long-awaited master-plan permit from the county, but first it wants to hear from the neighbors.”
Port of South Whidbey
Keep Informed! Read the Port Blog
January 25, 2010
“The year end financials look pretty good. Budgeting for 2009 was bit of a hip-shoot with the Harbor at Langley because we didn’t know how the transition from City ownership would go.”

People for Puget Sound | Save Our Sound | Pressroom
“People for Puget Sound provides 24/7 media relations on issues related to the health of Puget Sound’s shorelines and marine waters.”
Whidbey Island Life | Sue Frause Seattle Post Intelligencer Blog
“Puget Sound is home to dozens of islands. Sue Frause has lived on Whidbey Island since 1975 and still thinks it’s fun taking a ferry to get home. Read about her island’s colorful characters and what makes Whidbey such a unique place.”