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Diamonds Displace Bushmen
The Bushmen of the Kalahari face eviction after the discovery of diamonds under their land.
Donald in L.A. To 'Trump' Real Estate Market
A booming real estate market has helped hype Donald Trump's seminar. But how realistic is it?
Bush's Stormy Earth Day
President Bush's plans to celebrate Earth Day at Great Smoky Mountains National Park were changed due to bad weather.
One Mega Project Or Seven TNDs
Developers of what would be the largest planned development in LA County decide to split the project into seven TND-style communities.
Rapid Transit Bill Needs Major Push To Pass Florida State Legislature
A $100 tax on all new vehicles is at the center of major plans to change the face of rapid transit throughout all of South Florida.
GUPPYS: Green Urban Professionals Who Are Young
In Portland, more young urban professionals are living the American dream by forgoing square footage for eco-friendly homes.
Finding That Big-City Feel In Iowa
Hawkeyes discover the appeal of an urban lifestyle.
Fashionable Prefab
Modular homes reach new heights: stylish, sleek, and even affordable.
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Technology vs. Traffic
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Boise Is Northwest's Third Largest City
Boise locals find bad, good in Treasure Valley's inevitable growth.
The World According To Julius Shulman
The LA Downtown News interviews the 94-year old legendary architectural photographer about his modest beginnings in Los Angeles.
Communicating The Impact Of Global Warming
Elizabeth Kolbert talked to the world's top scientists to get at the heart of the debate on global warming.
Philadelphia Traffic Documentary From 1961
A 53-minute documentary from 1961 on Philadelphia's traffic congestion problems, reported by legendary local TV newsman John Facenda, is recovered and restored.
Challenging The Environmental Movement On Core Issues
Stewart Brand believes that environmentalists should rethink their positions on population growth, urbanization, genetically modified crops, and nuclear power.
The City Of The Extreme American Dream
Orange County has grown from a small town of orange groves to a bursting suburb to a 'Todayland' megacity for the 'affluenza'.
Miami To Adopt Form-Based Zoning
City leaders say Miami's zoning code encourages insensitive development.
The Elitism Of Open Space Laws
Moralists are pulling up the drawbridge and outsiders - like young adults and families - can't get in.
New Urbanism Attracting Old Conservativism
Smart growth is a rising star for more Republicans as well as Democrats. Finally, something both sides of the house can begin to agree on.
Miami 21
Miami promises to throw out its antiquated zoning code and start anew to make Miami the city its citizens want it to be.
Is Leasing Toll Roads A Smart Move?
A key factor in toll road lease agreements is shifting risk from the public sector to sophisticated investors.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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.
