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A New International Trend In Redevelopment
Cultural institutions are forming a foundation for successful redevelopment efforts around the globe.
Transformation Of Chattanooga's Waterfront
Chattanooga rediscovers the river.
Inside Federal Transportation Re-Authorization
As many states struggle with state budget deficits, transportation projects are increasingly being slashed or completely cut. Will transportation recieve the same treatment from the federal government?
Leavitt's Environmental Record Isn't The Issue
Regulations must be based on independent scientific findings, not on political considerations.
Interest in Real Estate Academic Programs Growing
The experience of Chicago-area academia offering formal programs in real estate illustrates the growing trend and popularity of real estate and development studies.
Study Linking Sprawl And Obesity Is Flawed
Wendell Cox criticizes the study that claim a link between urban sprawl and obesity.
Secret Geography
Adam Rogers takes PLANetizen readers on a vicarious stroll through some of his favorite side streets in San Francisco, and gives some lessons on urban design along the way.
Exploring Urban Renewal Through Sustainable Urban Forestry
An all-day symposium explores the benefits of sustainable urban forestry.
Average U.S. Commute Is 26 Minutes
The average daily one-way commute to work in the United States takes slightly more than 26 minutes.
FEATURE
Secret Geography
Discovering secret geography -- the alleys and small streets, often with shops and restaurants, that are largely invisible from major streets -- you begin to feel ownership over a slice of the city.
Bush, Oil, And The Global Climate Crisis
An interview with environmental reporter and author Ross Gelbspan.
End Of The Line For Ahmanson Ranch Development
A 17-year battle between developers and environmentalists comes to an end as 2,800-acre Ahmanson Ranch is sold to the state for $150 million.
Ground Zero Rebuilding: Open, Yet Secretive
Plans for redevelopment of the World Trade Center site continue to evolve.
Palo Alto Conducts Fiber-optic Cost-Benefit Analysis
Can and should Palo Alto, CA wire the city with Fiber-optic cable to compete with commercial services?
California's Sustainable Revolution
While the recall election has focused the attention of the media onto the budget crisis, California has quietly proceeded with a progressive model for sustainable building that is being reviewed and replicated nationwide.
Why Bother With The General Plan?
Why bother with the silly (and unfunded) mandate to update Sacramento's General Plan, which is roundly ignored by everyone, asks Mark Dempsey.
Bush Administration Sabotaged Environmental Research
An investigation reveals that the Bush White House has tried to underplay the seriousness of global warming by covering up research of its own scientists.
Santa Clarita Planning Director Steps Down
Santa Clarita, CA planning director Jeff Lambert steps down to start his own business.
Climate Change: Largest Arctic Ice Shelf Breaks
Scientists say the breakup of the largest ice shelf in the Northern Hemisphere is evidence of global warming and a harbinger of future events.
Zoomorphic
What if buildings look like animals? London's Victoria and Albert Museum have drawn on the inspiration of animals for their architecture.
City of Charlotte
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
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)
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.
