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Unintended Consequences Of Sprawl
As formerly somewhat rural areas gain residents, more "urban" services are required.
Car-Sharing Has Rolled Into San Francisco
Mayor Gavin Newsom wants San Francisco to become the nation's car-sharing capital.
Congress Stalls; Traffic Slows
Failure to reauthorize a long term transportation spending bill may cause delays, higher costs for local highway and transit projects.
Top Ten Planning Issues Of 2003
From congestion charging to Wal-Mart's impact, Planetizen editors outline the top 10 planning issues from 2003.
Nobody Knows Where Chinese Culture Is Heading
In a headlong rush to modernise, China's people and traditions risk being left behind.
Shunning Wal-Mart, Shunning Freedom?
In this editorial, a University of Maryland Professor writes that efforts to keep Wal-Mart stores out of certain communities is 'un-American.'
Rapid Transit is the Only Way
Hawaii leads the nation in carpooling, though its own rates are experiencing decline.
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Top Ten Planning Issues Of 2003
From congestion charging to Wal-Mart's impact, PLANetizen editors outline the top 10 planning issues from 2003.
3-D Models Allow Visitors to See the Future
Advanced technology creates real-to-life representations of architecture before groundbreaking even starts.
Green With Little Sacrifice
New cars don't have to be high-tech, or even extremely fuel efficient, to be green.
Transport Agency saves millions by buying used train cars
UTA in Salt Lake buys used train cars at a savings of $2 million apiece.
China Embraces The Car
Increasing popularity of the private automobile is bringing big changes to China.
Suburban Identity Crisis
Companies are increasingly choosing regions over places.
The Birth And Death Of An Idea: The Enclosed Shopping Mall
A modification in tax law fifty years ago completely altered a well planned concept to create vibrant urban centers.
Sustainable Development Strategy For Canada
Environment Canada has released an updated version of their three year sustainable development strategy.
The New Beb
Business Week calls it 'Hispanic Nation.' The new Latino Generation is a demographic like none the U.S. has ever experienced.
Is London's Transport Crisis Over?
Transport problems will continue to strangle London's economy.
Coercion Vs. Consent
Reason presents a provocative debate by four prominent libertarian thinkers about why society needs taxation and eminent domain.
Battling For America's 'Auto Soul'
In the battle for American's 'auto soul', the Prius is a surprising winner over the Hummer.
Crying 'Fire!' In A Crowded Landscape
Do Firewise initiatives ward off -- or help spark -- catastrophic wildfires?
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
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