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Houston's Top Issue: Traffic
Houston residents says that transit mobility is the top issue in the upcoming mayoral election.
Time To Privatize Amtrak?
The return of Amtrak service between Maine and Boston is planned amid calls to privatize Amtrak.
Market Forces Can Help The Environment
The impossibly-lofy "command and control" approach to environmentalism will never work. But the market can help.
Boston's First-ring Suburbs Are Hurting
The lure of newer, more-distant suburbs are luring residents from older suburban communities closer to Boston.
Forensic Analysis Of World Trade Center Collapse
Architects and engineers funded by research grants are studying the debris of the World Trade Center to find clues to the collapse of the buildings.
New Urbanism: Not A Cookie Cutter Approach
New urbanism emphasizes more homes on less land without sacrificing quality of life: building a new kind of community.
To Fight Monster Homes, Think Small
Following a growing backlash against "McMansions," some developers across the nation are discovering that smaller-scale houses such as 1,000-sqare-foot cottages are not only visually attractive and socially responsible but also marketable.
Supporting Passenger Rail Is In The National Interest
Dick Williams says supporting passenger rail is in the national interests and presents a proposal for a "travel czar."
The Importance Of Public Parks
Keynote address by Enrique Peñalosa at the Urban Parks Institute's "Great Parks/Great Cities" Conference, July 30, 2001.
Alaska Oil Drilling: Norton May Have Misrepresented Data
Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton may have misrepresented scientific data in response to a Senate committee's questions about the environmental impact of oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Charlotte Residents Concerned About Growth
Residents of Charlotte, N.C. discuss growth issues with candidates for city council.
Smart Growth Proposal Approved In Green Bay, WI
Green Bay, WI, City Council has approved a Smart Growth comprehensive plan.
U.K. Town To Drive Out Cars From Center
Architects praise a visionary plan to transform the center of the town into a car-free zone.
Architecture: A 'Difficult' Art Form?
Is architecture undervalued?
Costa Rica's Cloud Forests Threatened
Cloud forests are critical for bio-diversity and clean water. In Costa Rica, an increasing population is threatening cloud forests.
The Suburbanization Of America
Knute Berger worries about the suburbanization of the nation.
Wildlife Corridors Help Survival Of Endangered Species
Dr. David Suzuki writes about studies that show "wildlife corridors" are beneficial for the survival of endangered species.
Economy Stimulus Package Should Include Transportation
Lawrence Mishel advocates that a government stimulus package aimed at helping the slowing economy should include investments in transportation.
City Upgrades Computer Security
The city of Glendale, CA has replaced its employees' password protection system with fingerprint scanners that use biometrics, once considered a space-age technology.
New Line Proposed For Washington's Metro
Transit planners have unveiled a proposal to add a new subway line to Washington's Metro.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
City of Clovis
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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