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How The 'Dig Dig' Can Reconnect Downtown And Waterfront
Real estate development opportunities abound after the initial growing pains of reconstruction of the Central Artery
UK Transport Chief Gets
London's Transport Chief, an American, will become one of Britian's highest paid public servants.
Early To Bed, Early To Commute
The number of pre-dawn commuters is on the rise in Maryland.
Ray Gindroz: Reviving Cities, Building Consensus
A profile of urban planner Ray Gindroz.
Segway Hype Outpaces Sales
Sales of the Segway Human Transporter are only about one-tenth of projections but it is popular with police departments.
Learning The Lessons Of Urban Sprawl
How urban sprawl is changing Maine.
Rewarding Fuel-Efficiency
California officials are supporting a bill to allow drivers of hybrid vehicles to travel in the state's carpool lanes--alone.
The Newest 'New Town'
Mountain House, CA promises the same elements that other new towns have for decades--pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods, varied architecture, affordable homes with efficient access to employment. Will this one be able to deliver?
A Public Transit Duel
Two journalists retry the auto versus public transit duel in Southern California. This time the train wins -- but only for comfort.
How To Tell If You Are Winning The War On Urban Sprawl
Studying how urban form changes over time, this study evaluates the success of a city with one of the nation's leading anti-sprawl initiatives.
Towns Capitalize On What Makes Them Special
The Countryside Exchange helps communities identify undeveloped assets.
Regional Myths
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Rural Sciences dispels some common myths about regional population growth and employment.
New Century, New Park Planning
Architects are re-envisioning Chicago's famous lakefront and addressing the question: "What should a park look like in the 21st century?"
America's Wild Urban Frontier
How "Bambi" became a "rat with hooves".
Number of Foster Children Landing on the Streets to Double
Sixty-five percent of emancipated foster youth in California face homelessness as soon as they are turned loose.
Community Owned Stores Offer Alternative To Chains
A local response to Wal-Mart's global spread.
Rebuilding New York's Subway After 100 Years
New York City's subway celebrates 100 years with a $2-billion program to improve functionality and aesthetics.
New York Zoning Appeals Board Exercises Considerable Authority
In New York City, a zoning appeals board oftentimes acts as the de facto planning commission.
Walmart Supercenter Changes Small Town
Crime, traffic, and light pollution are among the chief impacts of Wal-Mart in western Chester County.
Most Livable Places of the Decade
Partners for Livable Communities releases a list of livable places for the decade.
City of Moorpark
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.
