Government / Politics

CEQA Waived for Stadium

The California State Senate has approved a bill that grants a proposed stadium project in the City of Industry an exemption from the CEQA process.

15 October 2009 - 1:00pm

Pasadena Star-News

Denver Ridership Doubles, Even Without New Rail

Since Denver Metro voters passed FasTracks in 2004, transit ridership has almost doubled. Warren Karlenzig looks at how they did it.

15 October 2009 - 10:00am

Common Current

New communication and interaction technologies are dramatically changing the way the public understands and participates in government. The emerging openness of data and information at the city level is broadening the urban policy conversation, but challenges and questions lie ahead as the open city develops.

15 October 2009 - 10:00am

California Legislators Pushing For Resolution to Water Crisis

Legislators in California are forming a special session to try to tackle the state's crippling water woes. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping they can hammer out a deal within the week.

15 October 2009 - 7:00am

The New York Times

Halfway Towards Ending Homelessness in Portland

Portland, Oregon is half-way through its ten-year plan to address homelessness. The city's seen improvements, but many challenges lie ahead, according to this report.

15 October 2009 - 6:00am

Oregon Public Broadcasting

Military Base Neighbors Wary of New, Louder Air Fighters

The U.S. Military are on the verge of releasing its new air fighter, the F-35, and about 200 U.S. bases are under consideration to house them. The new planes are three to 12 times louder than existing planes, which has some base neighbors on edge.

15 October 2009 - 5:00am

NPR

18-Year-Old Appointed to Planning Commission

Megan Lavalley may be the youngest planning commissioner ever, appointed to serve in Manchester, Vermont beginning Oct. 22nd.

14 October 2009 - 2:00pm

The Manchester Journal

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Bypassing the Blockade: Risky Business

In order to cope with the Israeli blockade, millions of dollars have been invested in tunnels between Gaza and Egypt. Israel has bombed many of them. Now investors want their money back.

14 October 2009 - 12:00pm

BBC News

Of Felonies, the First Amendment, and Franks

A successful small business in Chicago has ruffled some feathers in a neighborhood grappling with crime and poverty. Why? Because Felony Franks is too unsavory a name, even for a hot dog stand that employs ex-convicts.

14 October 2009 - 8:00am

The Wall Street Journal

El Paso to Walk the Walk

Citing a recent study that demonstrates higher home values in walkable neighborhoods, officials in El Paso say it's time to change the way their city grows.

14 October 2009 - 6:00am

El Paso Times

First Fast Food, Now South L.A. Looks to Ban Convenience Stores

Community activists are calling for a ban on new convenience stores in South Los Angeles, a lower income part of town that saw a ban on new fast food restaurants last year.

13 October 2009 - 11:00am

The Los Angeles Times

Michael Lewyn

The Genesis of Stalemate

Tue, 10/13/2009 - 09:28

Some of my acquaintances believe that climate change may end human life (or at least civilization) and that the only way to save humanity is to massively reduce economic growth and consumption. Other acquaintances believe that climate change is, if not an outright hoax, a minor problem- and that even the slightest attempt to regulate emission-creating industries will itself destroy American civilization.

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Tax District Forming for D.C. Metro Extension

A group of landowners has been assembled that can now establish a special tax assessment district to raise money for the extension of the Washington D.C. area Metro system to Dulles International Airport.

13 October 2009 - 7:00am

The Washington Post

Transportation Experts Offer Ideas for Promoting Livable Communities

National Journal asks its panel of transportation experts how planners should promote livable communities.

11 October 2009 - 11:00am

National Journal

Real Work to Begin on Rio's Olympic Plans

Rio de Janeiro has been named the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Now, the city has to start making its Olympic promises come true.

11 October 2009 - 7:00am

USA Today

Fast Food Ban Doesn't Trim the Fat

A ban on new fast food restaurants in South Los Angeles which was put in place last year has been found to play little role in reducing obesity in the area, according to a new report from the Rand Corporation.

10 October 2009 - 1:00pm

Los Angeles Times

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Vancouver Reevaluating its Skyline

In a series of open houses to debate whether its building height restrictions should be changed, former Vancouver city planner Larry Beasley debated with architect Richard Henriquez.

9 October 2009 - 11:00am

Metro Vancouver

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Despite Intimidation and Violence, Officials Vow to Complete South Africa BRT

Amid recnt violence thought to be related to the country's plans to implement a bus rapid transit system, South Africa's national transport minister has vowed that the transportation project will move ahead.

9 October 2009 - 7:00am

The Times

Rail Safety Improvements Years Away

Head-on train collisions can be avoided by simply keeping one train per track. There's a plan to make that happen, but it's years from implementation.

9 October 2009 - 6:00am

Miller-McCune