Planning Commission Quarterly Numbers
The first few months of 2019 have been busy. Though our re-zonings are lower than previous year-to-date numbers, construction and code enforcement are steadily rising. With warmer weather comes an…
Why Biking and Walking is Good for Communities
In our world today, there seems to be a societal trend for walkable places, painted bike lanes, and community-driven development. In the planning world, we’re seeing global trends for communities…
Transportation Projects in Warren County
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 It’s been a historic year already just in the first few months of 2019 for transportation in the region. The official signing of the newly…
Our World is Changing
We appear to be in the midst of a fundamental change in the housing market relating to demand, preferences, amenities, and need. In addition to the housing market, the retail…
Planning Commission 2018 Growth Numbers
We’re continually reporting on growth in our community in a variety of ways. Bowling Green and Warren County have experienced a substantial increase in development – commercial and residential –…
Retail’s Role in Reshaping Cities
Here we are yet again – the post-holiday new year, new you energy. Our workplaces exploded with sweets, we gorged on sugar cookies and eggnog, our bank accounts grew thin,…
Bowling Green Road Projects
The City of Bowling Green Public Works Department is in full-swing with a number of projects varying from pavement improvements to roadway widenings. The second phase of the Smallhouse Road…
Local Transit Agencies Seek Service Improvements
WKU Topper Transit Topper Transit provides free transit service to Western Kentucky University students, faculty, and staff. During FY18, WKU faced a 30 million dollar budget reduction. Each department…
More Momentum for Biking and Walking in BG
BikeWalkBG, the new name and face for biking and walking advocacy, advising, and education in Bowling Green, wrapped up a fall marketing campaign, building momentum for a more active community.…
Forecasting Change for Baby Boomers and Millennials
Our western world is made up of approximately 23% Baby Boomers and 20% Millennials, where the population of Millennials are projected to surpass Boomers in 2019. Both generations are pushing…