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Author Warns of an 'Ecological 9/11'
If humanity doesn't change the way it treats the planet, it may take an ecological disaster to "wake us up."
Seattle Region Experiencing A Building Boom
Seattle region commercial construction is roaring back to life, surprising developers, contractors and economists.
Sprawl In Your Backyard
Balancing progress and preservation in a Pennsylvania county.
When Does A Liquor Store Become A Nuisance?
Neighborhood residents find that closing an unruly local liquor store -- is a lesson in planning gone awry.
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What if you could really see what it would look like?
<body>The Sierra Club is using photomontage images online to demonstrate what "smart growth" can look like and feel like <a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/community/transformations/index.asp" target="_self">http://www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/community/transformations/index.asp</a>. Several photos show the difference between existing sprawl and potential smart growth solutions. <br><br>Photomontage is a visualization technique that is becoming increasingly popular as a tool to demonstrate what the future might look like under different design or build-out scenarios.
Is it Possible to Get the U.S. Off Oil?
Yes it is, according to Hunter Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute. The key is in finding efficiencies, not new sources of power.
Can Chicago Capture The New Economy The Old Fashioned Way?
Chicago is one of the world's most wired cities? Will technology define Chicago's future as a fiber optic hub instead of a transit hub?
Review: 'The End Of Environmentalism'
Joel Makower reviews the paper "The Death of Environmentalism" by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus.
The Age Of Regionalism
What's the best new way to deal effectively with problems of poverty, crime, racial segregation and sprawl? Start thinking regionally.
New York's Subway Celebrates It's 100th Birthday
New York would simply not be the bustling, crowded, city that it is without its subway system.
Get Ready for the Brain Drain
In the wake of last week's presidential election, thousands of Americans are preparing to vote with their feet -- and move to Canada.
Sometimes The City Can Be A Jungle -- Literally
From black spitting cobras to leopard cats, Singapore's suburbs are clawing their way back to the heart of the city.
A 12-Step Program for an Oil-Free Future
How can we redesign our transport system so that we can get where we need without burning oil?
Federal Housing Programs Reduce Low-Income Goal
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lower mortgage financing goals for below-median income levels.
Baltimore Launches Online GIS Mapping System
Baltimore launches a new tool aimed to help homebuyers and promote the city.
For The Art World, Cologne Is Wearing Off
International art expo in Germany is facing stiff competition from other major cities.
Beijing's Environmental 'State Of Emergency'
China's capital is in 'a state of emergency' because of air pollution.
Developing A Downtown 'Crown Jewel'
Aggressive development of the last section of prime, undeveloped land in the heart of downtown Columbia, Maryland, is challenged by residents.
'Patio Man' Defies Simple Voter Demographics
Simple demographics and red versus blue maps do not explain the outcome of the presidential election, writes David Brooks.
Cities Vs. The Rest Of The Country
Conventional wisdom is that the presidential election was a battle between the secular coasts and religious heartland. Wrong.
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City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
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.
