Good Ideas
Highlighting smart growth in action
Mansfield, as part of a multi-year economic development campaign, has embarked on an effort to make the Main Street corridor more welcoming and pedestrian friendly. The effort has been led by the public and private sector through a mix of philanthropic grants combined with federal, state, and local funding.
Youngstown’s SMART2 Network is a major infrastructure project that will connect community employers, institutions, and attractions in the city’s downtown. The project includes redesigning streets for pedestrians and cyclists, converting traffic lanes into sidewalks and bike paths, and incorporating emerging technologies through an autonomous shuttle.
