Smart Growth
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Stories related to UMD's Smart Growth Goals
UMD Survey Indicates ‘New Normal’ for Maryland’s Daily Commute
Mar 28, 2023 -- Hybrid, In-person Workers Reject Transit and Biking, Even for Short Trips
Pollinator Conservation Initiative Seeks Bee Campus USA Designation
Mar 07, 2023 -- Arboretum and Botanical Garden Announces Bee Campus USA Designation in Partnership with PollinaTerps
‘Quite a Ride’
Feb 24, 2023 -- Looking Back at Shuttle-UM’s Beginnings as Service Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Are You an A+ on an E-scooter?
Feb 06, 2023 -- Take Our Quiz on ‘Micromobility’ Options for a Safe Trip Across Campus
Urban Trees Rooted in Redlining and Environmental Injustice
Oct 5, 2022 -- Neighborhood Trees in Baltimore Tell Tale of Historical Racial Discrimination
Choosing Trees to Cool Cities Wisely
Sep 27, 2022 -- Researchers Explore Urban Plants as Part of Climate Strategy
What You Need to Know in Fall 2022: Getting Around on a Growing Campus
Aug 30, 2022 -- Learn What’s New in Bus Routes, E-Bikes, Construction, Trip-planning Apps and More
Researchers Uncover Barriers to Green Infrastructure in Chesapeake Bay Watersheds
Sep 15, 2021 -- For Increased Program Participation, Study Highlights Barriers In Deploying "Green Infrastructure" For Stormwater Management
Building a Sustainable Future
Nov 18, 2020 -- Smart Growth and Development Projects Reshaping Greater College Park