Congressional Quarterly (CQ) has reported that the Obama Administration this week will unveil plans to link and coordinate federal transportation and housing policy, with a focus on livable communities. CQ reports that “[Transportation Secretary Ray] LaHood has already met with HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to discuss how affordable housing can be built near public transportation, neighborhood street blocks can be shortened to promote walking and bus routes can be expanded to reach more areas. Joel Szabap, the Transportation Department’s deputy assistant secretary for policy, said both Cabinet secretaries are on board.” read more…
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