by Alison Berry

Hey folks, we’re ready for the weekend, here are a few highlights from around the web this week:

How Vancouver BC became North America’s smart growth leader: It wasn’t visionary public officials.

Planning has a role in public health.

How to pay for repairs and maintenance to the nation’s crumbling roads and bridges: The Solution That Shall Not Be Named.

Job Sprawl and Commuting Times: More jobs in the suburbs mean shorter commutes for the boss, but not for the workers.

41 percent of small businesses say they have few or no qualified applicants when jobs open up. Are they right?

Enjoy your weekend!

(Cross posted from Community Builders)