2012-05-24T14:21:02Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/urban-planning.html http://www.rand.org/gulf-states/policy-spotlights/flood-insurance-reforms.html May 18, 2012 May 18, 2012

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program writes the vast majority of flood insurance on residential properties in the United States; current legislation includes a number of reforms that could strengthen the program. RAND has completed studies in four key areas that offer insight into the issues under consideration.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/01/11/SPO.html Jan 11, 2012 Jan 11, 2012

The results from Montgomery County demonstrate that an integrative housing policy can be an effective form of school policy for disadvantaged children, writes Heather Schwartz.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1187.html Jan 10, 2012 Jan 10, 2012

The UK Migration Advisory Committee asked RAND Europe to examine how migration is likely to impact transport networks and congestion. The resulting research is one of the first studies using UK data to provide an empirical evidence base about migrants' travel behavior and impacts.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120044.html Jan 1, 2012 Jan 1, 2012

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is an important social goal to mitigate climate change. A common mitigation paradigm is to consider strategy "wedges" that can be applied to different activities to achieve desired GHG reductions.

http://www.rand.org/gulf-states/policy-spotlights/stafford-act-reforms.html Oct 1, 2011 Oct 1, 2011

Recent proposed reforms to the Stafford Act (improving disaster recovery capability) and the National Disaster Recovery Framework (a guide to cooperation between federal agencies) cluster around five key areas where RAND has relevant studies offering additional insight and context.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110014.html Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2010

Identifies and assesses ways of making congestion pricing equitable. The authors review notions of equity applicable to congestion pricing and explore the equity issues that arise in the context of cordon and area pricing systems and high-occupancy toll lanes.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP610.html Aug 25, 2010 Aug 25, 2010

<p>Describes three demonstration projects based on the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20091017.html Oct 5, 2009 Oct 5, 2009

<p>Restrictions on fast-food chain restaurants in South Los Angeles are not addressing the main differences between neighborhood food environments and are unlikely to improve the diet of residents or reduce obesity.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2009/06/02.html Jun 2, 2009 Jun 2, 2009

Policymakers need to address equity concerns early when implementing congestion pricing to improve traffic flow, as each situation is unique and must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR680.html May 31, 2009 May 31, 2009

<p>Policymakers need to address equity concerns early when implementing congestion pricing to improve traffic flow, as each situation is unique. Because these policies impose a cost on something that previously was not priced, it can harm lower-income drivers who will be forced to pay additional costs or be "priced off" the roads.</p>

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2009/04/16/the_arc_overview.html Apr 15, 2009 Apr 15, 2009

<p>This video overview presents key aspects of The Arc, an exploration of options for strengthening the physical infrastructure for a new Palestinian state.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2009/03/24.html Mar 24, 2009 Mar 24, 2009

A federal program designed to help metropolitan public health agencies prepare to deliver essential medicines to the public after a large-scale bioterror attack or natural disease outbreak has succeeded in improving the level of readiness.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090009.html Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2008

<p>A contemporary look at local planning focusing on the complexity of planning at the local level and making decisions in a difficult environment. Describes essential urban systems and discusses externalities that affect implementation of urban planning practices.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090117.html Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2008

<p>It is assumed that higher quality recreation facilities promote physical activity and serve communities better. The authors tested this assumption by comparing changes in the use of an expanded and renovated skate park (a facility for skateboarding) and a modernized senior citizen's center to two similar facilities that were not refurbished.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/10/02.html Oct 2, 2008 Oct 2, 2008

A comprehensive look at Los Angeles traffic debunks common myths about the metropolitan region's traffic patterns and details the reasons why congestion is so bad -- and why it will get worse in the coming years without significant policy changes.

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2008/08/26/the_arc.html Aug 25, 2008 Aug 25, 2008

Building on analyses that RAND conducted between 2002 and 2004, this presentation explores the options for strengthening the physical infrastructure of a potential future independent Palestinian state.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/05/27.html May 27, 2008 May 27, 2008

Louisiana homeowners who sought federally-funded grants through &ldquo;The Road Home&rdquo; program for homes damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have had to wait more than eight months on average to receive grants.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20080007.html Dec 31, 2007 Dec 31, 2007

<p>This article presents a method for the assessment of cities' vulnerability to large-scale urban unrest. Results include a tool that will allow users to rank cities on their vulnerability to large-scale urban unrest.</p>

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/11/28/index1.html Nov 28, 2007 Nov 28, 2007

New Orleans should craft a comprehensive economic redevelopment plan that combines public- and private-sector funding with a centralized structure.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR547.html Nov 28, 2007 Nov 28, 2007

<p>New Orleans should craft a comprehensive economic redevelopment plan that combines public- and private-sector funding with a centralized structure. Total operating costs could run between $2 million and $3 million per year. </p>