SDAT Albany 2007 In Summer 2007 The American Institute of Architects sent a Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) to Albany which brings together multidisciplinary teams of professionals from across the country to provide a road map for communities seeking to improve their sustainability—as defined by a community’s ability to meet the needs of today without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Read the preliminary report and PowerPoint at this website.
There have been several NYSDOT roundabout projects in the Capital Region and many people question their safety or efficeincy but they are actually the safest intersection immaginable--read more on this quick facts guide: NYSDOT roundabout quick facts (large PDF) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Roundabouts
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The Initiative For Healthy Infrastructure-- iHi at UAlbany
iHi is located right here at UAlbany in the basement of the Arts & Sciences building. iHi is supported by funding from the New York State Department of Health,in partnership with the Research Foundation of the State University of New York and the University at Albany Department of Geography and Planning. It's mission is to "Facilitate Statewide Efforts That Will Create a Physical Environment Which Fosters Healthy, Active Lifestyles." Please visit and see how you can encourage healthier community design as a planner, why it would benefit you and your community, and how to get involved!www.albany.edu/~ihi