Environment
New EPA Study: Travel and Environmental Implications of School Siting
This report empirically examines the relationship between school locations and the environment.
A Growing LULU
Economics may transcend 'the yuck factor and the chuckles,' as the U.S. has a major manure problem on its hands.
Death to the Paved Parking Lot
In Pennsylvania, a church experiments with a permeable “green” lot.
Iraqis Work To Reclaim Lost Marshland
Iraqi engineers restore marshes destroyed by Saddam Hussein.
Eco-worshippers?
Is some environmentalism a radical ideology or even a form of religious fundamentalism in moderate clothing?
Maryland Suspends Land Purchases For Preservation
Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. suspends purchases of land for preservation citing a need to revamp the state's land conservation program.
Gray Davis Celebrates Ahmanson Ranch Preservation
California Gov. Gray Davis and supporters gather at the Ahmanson site to celebrate its preservation and tout his record.
$275 Million Public Land Purchase Lesson For Developers
A California agency votes to spend $275 million to keep Ahmanson Ranch and Ballona Wetlands public.
Controversy Over Privatizing National Park Work
The National Park Service -- once dismissed by the former director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget as the "world's largest lawn-care service" -- is the prime target of an unprecedented push to privatize federal jobs.
Brownfields: Bigger Is Better
When it comes to environmental remediation for brownfield sites, bigger is actually better.
Your Next Car: Made In China, Sold At Walmart
Super-cheap Chinese-made cars could dramatically change the American automobile landscape.
A Trail To Disaster?
The intrusion of large numbers of pedestrians and non-motorized human traffic in wildlife habitat is a recipe for disaster.
Environmental Impacts Of The California Recall
While the recall has directed the media's attention to the state budget and the governor's attempt to manage it, Governor Davis' significant environmental record has been virtually ignored.
Hiking California's 'Public' Coastline
A band of amateur hikers attempts to hike the entire length of the 'public' California Coastline. The coastline is still far from public, however.
Economic Argument For Environmental Regulations
A "startling" report by the Office of Management and Budget concludes that the benefits of environmental regulations exceeded the costs.
How Environmentalism Must Change
Genetic engineering of foods is poised to feed humanity. Except that the environmentalists won't let it.
Los Angeles Suffers Worst Smog In Six Years
After years of alleged improvements, Los Angelenos are breathing the most polluted air in six years.
Leavitt's Environmental Record Isn't The Issue
Regulations must be based on independent scientific findings, not on political considerations.
Bush, Oil, And The Global Climate Crisis
An interview with environmental reporter and author Ross Gelbspan.
California's Sustainable Revolution
While the recall election has focused the attention of the media onto the budget crisis, California has quietly proceeded with a progressive model for sustainable building that is being reviewed and replicated nationwide.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
