Brookings: Experts - Christopher B. Leinberger

Can We Build Our Way to Reduced Carbon Emissions?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's climate change bill ignores the demand side of the equation which focuses on changing the built environment—the nations’ buildings and transportation systems, says Christopher Leinberger. He calls for policy that promotes demand mitigation measures so more Americans will use less energy and emit less greenhouse gases where they live, work and recreate.

Sacramento's Transit-Oriented Development Plan a Model for the Nation

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Leinberger argues that Sacramento, the capital of one of the most hard-pressed states in the country, is an evolving model of development for metropolitan America.

New Kind of Growth Emerging for Charlotte

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a recent op-ed, Chris Leinberger writes that the future for development in Charlotte, N.C. lies in the building out of the light-rail system and mixed-use, high-density zoning around the stations. This new kind of growth will be economically, financially and environmentally more sustainable.

Philly's Many Walkable "Center Cities"

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Leinberger comments that the Philidelphia metro area will no doubt see its "Walk Score" number grow, and ultimately become a major concentration of walkable urban places.

Dallas Should Walk This Way

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Walkable urbanism is the new American Dream for many in major metro areas. Chris Leinberger illustrates how the Dallas metro area will soon become a major concentration of walkable urban places.

Walkable Urbanism is Changing City Life

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Leinberger discusses walkable urbanism, and how the desire for more walkable urban spaces is changing the housing market in America's cities as people seek alternatives to driving.

Walkable Urbanism

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Leinberger discusses his book about the most walkable urban and metro areas in the United States with Nicole Lapin from CNN.

Footloose and Fancy Free: A Field Survey of Walkable Urban Places in the Top 30 U.S. Metropolitan Areas

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This field survey attempts to identify the number and location of “regional-serving” walkable urban places in the 30 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.

The Revival of Downtowns Nationally and the Implications for Downtown Sacramento

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In his keynote presentation at the annual meeting of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, Christopher B. Leinberger reveals recent research and market findings from across the country that point to the increased market demand for walkable urbanity.

Back to the Future: The Need for Patient Equity in Real Estate Development Finance

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Demand for more walkable, mixed use neighborhoods is growing across the United States. However, the challenges associated with financing these developments are allowing much of this demand to go unmet. This paper discusses how more, and more upfront, patient equity in walkable projects—from various sources and providers—would facilitate their development, and yield high returns over the long term.

Downtown Detroit In Focus: A Profile of Market Opportunity

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Detroit In Focus is the product of innovative, progressive analysis of the market size and potential of Downtown Detroit.

The National Trend of Downtown Revitalization

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation by Chris Leinberger at the annual meeting of the Downtown Detroit Partnership on Walkable Urbanity and revitalizing downtown Detroit.

Turning Around Downtown: Twelve Steps to Revitalization

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This paper lays out the fundamentals of a downtown turnaround plan and the unique "private/public" partnership required to succeed. Beginning with visioning and strategic planning to the reemergence of an office market at the end stages, these 12 steps form a template for returning "walkable urbanism" downtown.

Financing Progressive Development

Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Christopher Leinberger examines the barriers created by conventional real estate investment practices and outlines financing strategies that can—and have—worked for different, progressive, developments.