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Indianapolis: A Downtown Revitalization Success Story
<p>Using public-private partnerships, the city has successfully attracted new housing and commercial development to its core.</p>
The High-Speed Rail Boom
<p>Despite their costs, high-speed rail lines are expanding their reach across the globe -- the U.S. being the exception.</p>
Veteran Architect Jan Van Tilburg Evaluates Los Angeles
<p>Having watched L.A. evolve for over three decades, architect Jan van Tilburg has dedicated himself to producing the high-quality, dense, multi-unit housing that the city desperately needs.</p>
Seattle Asking Voters To Approve $23 Billion For Light Rail
<p>Will Washington voters be willing to pay $125 per year per household for 50 miles of light rail extensions, part of Sound Transit's "Roads & Transit" ballot measure?</p>
Should A Katrina Memorial Be Built?
<p>The Unified New Orleans Plan calls for a $3.5 million monument to pay tribute to the victims of Katrina and the celebrate the city's rebuilding -- but some are wondering if such a project should be a priority, or is even a good idea.</p>
The Architectural History Of The Pentagon
<p>The fascinating story of the design and construction of the world's largest office building.</p>
Planning And Public Health Scholars Working Together To Tackle Sprawl
<p>Researchers at the University of Calgary are investigating whether the costs of physical inactivity and obesity could justify stronger regulation to halt sprawl.</p>
Fare Hikes And Service Cuts For Bus Riders In Chicago
<p>Facing large budget deficits, the Chicago Transit Authority has announced plans to raise fares and cut service.</p>
Good Heavens! Texas Churches Grow to Biblical Proportions
<p>Living up to its reputation as a state who's residents like things big, Texas is home to three of the largest megachurches in the nation.</p>
England Moves Forward On Pay-As-You-Drive Program
<p>The British government has approved rules that lay the foundation for pay-as-you-go road pricing pilot programs. Critics worry the rules preface national control over the controversial systems.</p>
Vancouver Releases Charter For Future Growth
<p>The city of Vancouver has released a list of planning proposals it hopes will become the guiding document for future growth and development in the city. The main proposals include increasing density and open spaces.</p>
Stagnant Federal Gas Tax Lies At Heart Of Transportation Funding Crisis
<p>Congress' reluctance to raise the gas tax, as well as the President's refusal to approve an increase, lies at the heart of the transportation funding crisis, affecting both roads and transit.</p>
Innovative Program Brings Fresh Groceries To Blighted Philadelphia Neighborhood
<p>The Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative is luring supermarkets to into urban locations in hopes of providing residents with healthier eating options that are largely absent from many inner-city neighborhoods.</p>
Ambitious Country-Wide Infrastructure Plan May Be Unrealistic
<p>Brazil has announced an expansive and ambitious plan to update its crumbling infrastructure. But some critics say the proposal is not feasible.</p>
A Vision For An Environmetally Friendly House In The Desert
<p>Diller Scofidio + Renfro, in collaboration with the environmental-design firm Atelier Ten, have imagined a luxurious and sustainable house for the style and eco-conscious set.</p>
High-Tech Approaches To Keeping Beaches Clean
<p>Solar-powered, high-tech garbage cans are to be installed on the lakeshore in Chicago, which the city hopes will help reduce the amount of garbage that collects on the beaches in summertime.</p>
Boomers Flocking To Arlington County's Metro Corridor After Life-Changing Events
<p>Major life changes affecting families, such as the death or divorce of a spouse, is often the stimulus needed for boomers to seek a new life in the vibrant Rosslyn-Ballston corridor along the Metro line in Arlington County, Virginia near D.C.</p>
Friday Funny: When A Planner Becomes A NIMBY
<p>A planner's perspective on the wisdom of infill development can change when the lot next door is under construction.</p>
Conversion Of Rail Line To Bus Guideway Incites Preservationists
<p>Locals in two British villages have rallied together to save a 160-year old train station, which is faces demolition as an unused rail line is converted to the country's longest bus guideway.</p>
Iraqi Refugees Find Few Welcoming Mats
<p>For Iraqi refugees, finding a place to go is a major challenge. Strict policies in many European countries makes finding asylum difficult, but Sweden has proven to be the most welcoming country.</p>
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