External link: http://narc.org/wp-content/uploads/Livability-Report-FINAL.pdf
Publication date: October 1, 2012
Capsule summary: This literature review provides clarity on the concept of livability and summarizes current livability strategies included in planning documents.
Author(s): National Association of Regional Councils
Publisher(s): Federal Highway Administration
Definition: Examining the public health impacts of transportation
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/research-themes/public-health
Corresponding TRID/TRT Terms
TRID Search Results Page: https://trid.trb.org/results.aspx?tc=NN:TTus
TRT Search Results Page: http://trt.trb.org/trt.asp?NN=Ttus
Definition: Planning practices for pedestrians, bikes and transit
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/research-theme/bikeped/
Corresponding TRID/TRT Terms
TRID Search Results Page: https://trid.trb.org/results.aspx?tc=NN:Aex
TRT Search Results Page: https://trt.trb.org/trt.asp?NN=Aex
Definition: Examining the environmental impacts of transportation
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/research-theme/environment/
Corresponding TRID/TRT Terms
TRID Search Results Page: https://trid.trb.org/results.aspx?tc=NN:Jfb
TRT Search Results Page: https://trt.trb.org/trt.asp?NN=Jfb
Definitions: Passenger transportation services
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/mode/personal/transit/
Corresponding TRID/TRT Terms
TRID Search Results Page: https://trid.trb.org/results.aspx?tc=NN:Aet
TRT Search Results Page: https://trt.trb.org/trt.asp?NN=Aet
Definitions: The movement of people
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/mode/personal/
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Definition: A federally funded transportation policy-making organization, comprised of local government representatives and transportation authorities
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/org/mpo/
Corresponding TRID/TRT Terms
TRID Search Results Page: https://pubsindex.trb.org/results.aspx?tc=NN:Nggks
TRT Search Results Page: https://trt.trb.org/trt.asp?NN=Nggks
Definition: Administrative subdivision of a state
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/org/county/
Corresponding TRID/TRT Terms
TRID Search Results Page: https://pubsindex.trb.org/results.aspx?tc=NN:Ngdhc
TRT Search Results Page: https://trt.trb.org/trt.asp?NN=Ngdhc
Definition: A group of regional governing bodies
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/org/cog/
Corresponding TRID/TRT Terms
TRID Search Results Page: http://pubsindex.trb.org/
TRT Search Results Page: http://trt.trb.org/
Definition: A large urban area
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/org/city/
Corresponding TRID/TRT Terms
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TRT Search Results Page: https://trt.trb.org/trt.asp?NN=Ngdhs
Definition: A synthesis is a combination, usually a shortened version, of several texts made into one. It contains the important points in the text.
Digest Search Results Page: https://www.planningdigest.com/resource-type/synthesis/
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Description: The emerging importance of livability as a planning priority has created a need to develop knowledge of livability concepts. The National Association of Regional Councils conducted this literature review to establish an understanding of livability and how it is currently implemented at various organizations. This report introduces livability concepts and identifies common themes emphasized in planning documents.
Objectives: Through analysis of over 130 planning and policy documents, the research team sought to standardize livability concepts and disseminate current practices. The research team aimed to provide an informational resource that practitioners use to could gain an understanding of livability, and implement effective measures.
Findings: Although sustainability and livability can function as separate concepts, the research revealed that the flexibility of their definitions allows practitioners to employ them together and adapt concepts to an organization’s priorities. Common livability concepts among the documents analyzed included increasing transportation options and prioritizing the needs of aging citizens.
Recommendations: The concepts of livability are adaptable to the circumstances of various communities, offering practitioners the opportunity to incorporate livability through practices that meet specific needs. This report can inform practitioners and guide selection of practices to implement, and recommends further research on livability concepts.
Research Theme: Environment, Planning for Pedestrians, Bikes, and Transit, Public Health
Community Type:
Transportation Mode: Personal, Transit
Planning Scope:
Organization Type: City, CoG, County, MPO or RPO
Planning Subject: Development, Forecasting, Mixed-Use Development, Plan Implementation, Planning Methods, Sustainable Development, Transit-Oriented Development