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Top 25 Safest Cars
Consumer Reports lists the safest cars.
Two Ways to Look at Fencing
Residents of a co-op in Washington D.C. make a plea to their neighbors to consider the negative implications of transforming their neighborhood into a gated community.
Melting Pot Dynamics
A look, from the perspective of the new 'Main Streets' program in Washington D.C., at the joys and pangs of bringing change to a neighborhood deeply embedded in its cultural roots.
What Really Helps Downtown LA
The new Disney Hall should not be expected to save a downtown that, in many ways, already has a lot going for it. But is arts the cure-all for what is percieved to be an ailing downtown?
Another Battle In The War Against Cyclists
Clear Channel talk-show hosts encourage drivers to harm cyclists.
Sprawl Without Borders
While spreading development around metropolitan areas, such as Washington, D.C. may be inevitable, the way it happens, as in this case, hardly benefits the folks who already live there.
Designing for Fire
For those who insist on living in fire-prone areas, 'design can be the first line of defense.'
New Urbanism Does Not Promote Crime
A recent report linking New Urbanism to increased crime portrays New Urbanism inaccurately, and implies a grim world in which crime prevention is our top planning priority.
The World's Largest Park
A proposal for a vast nature park in America's Great Plains could help revive economies in 10 states.
The Creative Class Speaks
Eight members of the so-called "creative class" discuss their work and their reasons for living in Cleveland.
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New Urbanism Does Not Promote Crime
A recent report linking New Urbanism to increased crime portrays New Urbanism inaccurately, and implies a grim world in which crime prevention is our top planning priority.
'The Urban Justifying Encroachments Theory'
An Indian politician supports the special interest group with the biggest influence on Mumbai street life -- hawkers.
Remediating Cell Phones
New cell phone laws are raising concerns over potential environmental hazards.
Dropping Anchor In The Neighborhood
Concentrated rehabilitation works better than scattered-site infill to revitalize Baltimore's struggling neighborhoods.
A Modernist City, Frozen In Time
A treasure of early 20th century rationalist design lies in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea.
The Greasy Goods On Green Gasoline
Extra grease from Atlanta restaurants fuels the city's growing biodiesel industry.
Train Surfing
Young New Yorkers specialize in this dangerous urban hobby.
New Growth Policy, A Mixed Bag
To deal with growth, Montgomery County, MD will lift a building moratorium in its most congested areas, but impose the state's highest taxes on development.
Lights Out For Public Safety?
What legal responsibility do cities have to provide adequate public services, such as traffic signals and street lights?
How Cities Can Weather State Fiscal Distress
West Sacramento has learned to cope, and flourish, in spite of California's fiscal chaos.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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