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CBS Special On Historic Preservation

CBS Sunday Morning examines both sides of debates over historic landmarks in New York City, Chicago and St. Louis.

August 22 - CBS News

Public Spending For Public Benefit

A report explains how public agencies can use their purchasing power to promote local economic development.

August 22 - New Economics Foundation (UK)

Dynamically Pricing Parking, Or The Goldilocks Principle

Will new curbside sensor technology make it possible to price parking spaces based on demand and usage?

August 22 - San Francisco Weekly

New York City Tries To Keep Wal-Mart Out

The New York City Council passes a bill aimed at grocers making it harder for Wal-Mart to open a store in the city.

August 22 - The Los Angeles Times

Stormwater Laws And Smart Growth

Barriers to better development patterns are often rooted in stormwater permits and related codes and regulations.

August 22 - ICMA Bookstore


Rancher Turns Tables On Environmental Group

An Arizona rancher wins a defamation claim against conservation nonprofit, 'turning the tables on the green groups by using their own playbook.'

August 22 - Wall St. Journal

A History Of Transit Planning (And Not), In Los Angeles

Can LA's new mayor beat back the 'demons that have derailed L.A.’s most ambitious transit plans' and build the rail system Los Angeles deserves?

August 22 - LA Weekly


What's Behind The Condo Explosion?

Do exploding condo prices signal and housing bubble or the preferences of a new demographic of homeowner?

August 21 - Wall St. Journal

Land Use Lessons From The 17th Century

A BBC documentary offers lessons to be learned from 17th Century farming practices.

August 21 - BBC News

A Financial Analysis Of L.A.'s Grand Ave. Plan

An independent financial analysis of LA's iconic Grand Ave. plan shows just how complex big public-private deals can be.

August 21 - The Los Angeles Times

Googlenet?

Business 2.0 speculates that Google may offer free wireless Internet access to residents of major cities in return for the knowing the precise location of every Wi-Fi user.

August 21 - Business 2.0

Smart Growth: Education And Cold-weather Cities

Aside from climate, education may be the most powerful predictor of urban growth.

August 21 - Harvard University

No Water Treatment Facility In My Backyard

The proposed $70 million facility in Henderson is under fire from nearby residents.

August 20 - Las Vegas Review Journal

Graycliff Stone Mural Saved From Demolition

Frank Lloyd Wright's mural will become the focus of a cultural tour. (Includes photos.)

August 20 - The Buffalo News

Restricting Residential Parking Near Transit?

How much can space for parking be restricted in expensive townhomes near transit stations?

August 20 - The Washington Post

Time is Running Out to Develop Alternative Energy

Some alternative, renewable energy sources may take decades to develop. We may not have that much time.

August 20 - Common Dreams

How Privatization Gets Water To The Poor

Reason Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey examines Fredrik Segerfeldt's new book, Water for Sale: How Business and the Market Can Resolve the World's Water Crisis.

August 20 - Reason Online

Friday Funny: Finance Your Fuel

Banks now offering zero percent financing for first-time gas buyers.

August 19 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The Rising Costs Of Port Security

Ports in New York and New Jersey are doing record business, but the cost of extra security measures is canceling the profits.

August 19 - The New York Times

Rhode Island's New Planner

Kevin M. Flynn is named to lead Rhode Island's Planning Division.

August 19 - Grow Smart RI

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Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.

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.