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Prop. 13 At 25: The Debate Continues
On the 25h anniversary of California's landmark Prop. 13, the debate over its impact continues.
Booming Housing, But No Planning
With 300 miles of dirt road and a booming housing market, Riverside County, CA is like the old west for developers.
Avoid The Folly Of Sprawl
Parris Glendening, former governor of Maryland, and now a leading national Smart Growth advocate, warns about adverse impacts of urban sprawl.
Behind The Rhode Island Nightclub Fire
The Boston Globe examines the roll of inspectors and code violations at The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island, which killed 100.
Mobility 2030: Breaking Atlanta's Gridlock
Commuters get to voice their opinions about Atlanta Regional Commission's unprecedented transportation plan aimed at easing traffic congestion in metro Atlanta.
The Unlikely Journey Of A Future Planner
The Los Angeles Times chronicles the story of a UC Berkeley honors student who spent a semester sleeping in parks.
Transit Benefits: False Advertising?
Wendell Cox calls for truth in advertising when government makes claims about transit.
Saving Shenandoah
The Shenandoah National Park is threatened by pollution.
Global Water Crisis Caused By Mismanagement
The UN highlights the severity of the world's water crisis.
Ordinances Target Grocery Stores In Wal-Marts
A new ordinance in Contra Costa, CA will restrict full-service grocery stores in super-stores.
Urban Heat Islands Also Cause Smog And Rain
According to a new study, "heat islands" created by urban paving and buildings are also responsible for causing smog and rainfall.
Social Policy Versus Good Development
A successful developer that has helped breath life into the downtown Los Angeles housing market is strongly opposed to affordable housing requirements.
Good Architecture Doesn't Mean Good Urban Design
John King looks at SoMa's 'half-baked' masterpiece of design.
London's Congestion Pricing Reduces Traffic 40%
Ken Livingstone says that congestion pricing was the biggest gamble of his career -- and it paid off.
Phoenix May Try Transit-oriented Zoning
City planners are rewriting zoning codes to create pedestrian-friendly hubs around proposed light-rail stops.
County Approves Age-based Zoning Restrictions
A retirement mecca south of Tampa has persuaded Hillsborough County Commissioners to approve an age restriction that prevents young families from living in any of its 5,700 households.
Friday Funny: A Real Anchor Store
A retail marketing analyst advised Sam that he needed anchor stores, which are major retailers that bring in busines...
Anti-Spitting Campaign To Clean Up Beijing's Image
Beijing officials, hoping to clean up the city and as well as prevent the spread of SARS, have made spitting in public a crime.
Freeway Expansion Analysis And Budget Impacts On Transit
Drafting and implementing solutions to the region's transportation needs is becoming increasingly difficult.
Intercity Rail Should Be Subsidized As Public Service
According to an Economic Policy Institute Study, the federal government must start viewing intercity rail travel as a public service, not a failing business.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
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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