The Governors’ Institute on Community Design® advises governors and state leaders as they seek to guide growth and development in their states.
The Institute brings together leading practitioners and academicians in the fields of government, design, development, and regional economics to help each state’s executive team make informed choices as they shape the future of their states. The Governors' Institute is a leadership initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency and Smart Growth America.
04/14/2011
New blog post!
Driving up costs: Reconsidering school sites in an era of unpredictable gas prices — Governors' Inst Fuel costs are rising rapidly, and individual drivers aren’t the only ones feeling the pain. School transportation systems around the country are struggling to adjust to cost increases. In a survey of school districts conducted last month, almost 76 percent of transportation directors report that ri
03/18/2011
Check out our latest blog post! We speak with Nancy Hazlett of Fowler, Colorado (pop. 1200) about how the state's Sustainable Main Streets Initiative has benefited the community.
State policy to support Main Street (Part 3 of 3): On the ground in Fowler, Colorado — Governors' In
New blog post! http://www.govinstitute.org/2011/03/state-policy-to-support-main-street-part-2-of-3-an-interview-with-susan-kirkpatrick/
State policy to support Main Street (Part 2 of 3): An interview with Susan Kirkpatrick — Governors'. GICD’s last post discussed the important cultural and economic role of well-designed small town downtowns – and identified the need to reverse years of disinvestment through better planning practices. Fortunately, some states are leading the way and have undertaken policy efforts to revitalize their
02/10/2011
A New Director and New Approach at the Governors’ Institute on Community Design — Governors' Instit For the past six years, NEA has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to sponsor the Governors’ Institute on Community Design. The Governors’ Institute conducts state-level work on design, sustainability, and placemaking to foster connected, economically vital communities that tread lig