Infrastructure

Creating A More Wildlife-Friendly Interstate

Roads are to blame for interfering with and "boxing in" various animals' migratory patterns, sending ecologists on the hunt for new solutions to get wildlife moving.

October 15, 2008 - The New York Times

Mexico to Invest Billions in Infrastructure

Mexican President Felipe Calderon has announced a $4.3 billion plan to improve the country's infrastructure, schools and housing stock.

October 14, 2008 - BBC

More and Better Parking Needed for Philadelphia's Cyclists

As cycling increases in Philadelphia, more bike parking is needed. But the common upside-down U-shaped rack won't provide enough for the city, according to this piece from The Philadelphia Inquirer.

October 14, 2008 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Transportation Infrastructure Now

Mariia Zimmerman of Transportation for America makes the case for a significant investment in transportation infrastructure, from bike paths to inter-city trains.

October 13, 2008 - NOW

Tight Bond Market Hurting Canadian Infrastructure Projects

The municipal bond market is drying up, which is causing Canadian cities to rethink their budgeting for infrastructure projects.

October 13, 2008 - Globe and Mail

Bridge Planners Face Hurdles in Portland

As new design requirements come in at a late stage, bridge planners in Portland are trying to nail down a design for the new light rail bridge that is affordable, appropriate and beautiful. But the beauty aspect may fall to economics.

October 11, 2008 - The Oregonian

From Bad to Worse in NOLA

The economic crisis is the latest hindrance to stall rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. From issues of boosting homeownership to restoring tourism, the Big Easy's road to recovery is looking bumpier than ever.

October 9, 2008 - USA Today

Environmentalism Over Aesthetics

John Barber laments cities' tendency to (rightfully) favor environmental consciousness over aestheticism. Low-carbon street lighting is the latest eco-trend to retrofit, and potentially blight, the streets of Toronto.

October 8, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

L.A. Facing Drought

Los Angelenos have long forgotten that they live in a desert, but the coming drought will mean water consumption patterns will need to change on a massive scale writes Scott Thill.

October 7, 2008 - AlterNet

A Plea for Pedestrians in Pakistan

In this editorial, Ibne Ahmad of Rawalpindi, Pakistan claims that cars are significantly impacting the quality of life there, and that pedestrians and public space need to be reclaimed for the sake of equality.

October 6, 2008 - The News International

Schwarzenegger Vetoes Port-Air Pollution Bill

CA Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed perhaps the most important air quality bill of the year just before the deadline to the dismay of the state's environmental and health community. Alaska Gov. Palin's letter asking for the veto may have played a role.

October 6, 2008 - San Mateo County Times

To Improve the Economy, Improve Infrastructure

In this piece from Citiwire, Jonathan D. Miller argues that infrastructure and the economy are not islands. Improving the nation's infrastructure, he says, will improve the economy.

October 5, 2008 - Citiwire

'Growing Water' Project Gets a Hand

The architecture studio that won The History Channel's City of the Future competition last year has gotten some help making its ideas possible.

October 3, 2008 - Architectural Record

A Critical Look at WiFi's Successor

The implementation of WiMAX technology has been touted as the bridge to the digital divide. And while some less developed countries have taken advantage of its cost-effectiveness, U.S. companies seem more interested in the bottom line.

October 2, 2008 - Next American City

First Privatized Airport In U.S.?

Midway Airport may become the first U.S. airport to be privatized if the 99-year lease for $2.52 billion is approved by the City Council and F.A.A., following in the footsteps of privatizing the Chicago Skyway toll road in 2005.

October 2, 2008 - The New York Times

The Real Bailout America's Cities Need

If we can bail out the investment industry, we should be able to bail out our failing infrastructure, according to this column from Neal Peirce.

September 29, 2008 - Citiwire

Secretive Seattle Freeway Replacement Plans Revealed

For the past year, a Washington state legislator has been devising a plan for replacing Seattle's damaged inner-city freeway, the Alaskan Way Viaduct. His plan has mainly been a secret -- until now.

September 29, 2008 - Crosscut

Top Freeway Teardown Candidates

The Congress for the New Urbanism has released a list of the top ten urban freeways that need to be torn down.

September 23, 2008 - Congress For New Urbanism

Cape Town's Growth Outpaces Infrastructure Funding

The pace of development in Cape Town, South Africa, is too fast for the city to keep up with infrastructure improvements. Officials are calling for increased gas taxes to generate funding for maintenance of roads and other infrastructure.

September 22, 2008 - Cape Times

Does Maglev Hurt High Speed Rail?

This article from Metropolis looks at the plan for a magnetic-levitation train connecting Las Vegas and Anaheim, which has been brewing for years. But is this idea detracting from more feasible high speed rail plans?

September 22, 2008 - Metropolis

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.

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