Mayor Danner (Greer, SC), Mayor Stodola (Little Rock, AR), and Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember Gonzalez (Houston, TX) speaking at the conference.
As a former police officer and homicide detective, I know first hand the public safety implications of the built environment. We need more complete neighborhoods and eyes on the street for safety. — Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzalez (Houston, TX)
People said there was no point in putting sidewalks around their properties – they don’t link up anywhere. Well, they are starting to link up now. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. — Mayor Danner (Greer, SC)
You’ve got to have the will to grow. You’ve got to understand the history of your community. You have to show the public you are making changes, and that these changes are good for the community. — Mayor Hsueh (West Windsor, NJ)
Building political base for smart growth is also about engaging elected officials at state and federal levels and people on editorial boards. — Mayor Strickland (Tacoma, WA)
“Bus has to be part of your strategy if you’re trying to create a walkable community that does all the things we aim for in smart growth.” — County Board Member Zimmerman (Arlington, County)
“We have to help people envision what being greener and more sustainable means, what it looks like and why it matters” — Mayor Rogero (Knoxville, TN)