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State Of The Cities Data Systems
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has made all of the data from their "State of the Cities Report" available online.
The Key Elements For A Successful Rail Project
The Brookings Institution evaluates the key elements for transit success based on Washington D.C.'s 97-mile rail system.
Los Angeles Red Line Rider Shortfall
Even if MTA says that ridership is close to their 2000 projections, critics say they are not meeting the L.A.'s needs.
Churches Oppose Sprawl Limits
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle is against the urban-growth boundary in King County, WA.
Varied History Of Historic Preservation
Challenges of historic preservation in the Kansas City area.
Township Wants Voice In Land-use
The nation's oldest form of local government is seeking to gain land-use authority long reserved for cities -- a change that would likely alter patterns of urban growth and development.
Urban Planning Has Lessons For Business
The bustling urban streets of New York in the 1960s could be a template for the modern office and workplace.
Texas' New Property System
Bell County, Texas has built an innovative Web-based GIS system to provide property and tax information.
Anti-Sprawl Arsons In Arizona
Luxury homes are being built at the edge of the desert near Scottsdale. Anti-sprawl activists are burning them.
Houston's Transit: Just Build It
Then 25-year debate over Houston's rail line has many frustrated. A member of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board shares his opinion.
Amtrak Shares Plans For High-speed Rail
At a high-speed rail presentation held at the University of Illinois, Amtrak official talks about what it would take to make high-speed rail successful in the U.S.
Arizona City Adopts Slow Growth Rules
Scottsdale, AZ, adopts new ordinances to force scrutiny of large-scale projects.
Passenger Rail Service Can Work For Us
Building more highways won't solve our transportation problems, says Dave Zweifel in an editorial about bringing passenger rail to Madison, WI.
Linking Environment, Sustainability, and Businesses
Oregon state government has launched a website that links environmental and economic sustainability efforts.
Eco-Arson
Luxury homes in Phoenix are the latest targets by an eco-terrorism group.
A Building Renaissance In Downtown LA
There will be a new school built on Grand Avenue. It will hold its own with the new cathedral and Disney Hall.
California's Water Shortage
A water shortage seems likely to compound the state's crippling electricity shortage.
Seattle Light Rail Project Cost Increases
After intense discussion, light-rail in Seattle will serve the Southcenter Mall, increasing costs.
Sustainable Design For Schools
PPRC's guide for designingsustainable schools includes three successful case studies.
Two More Cities Served By Seattle-Tacoma Line
The Sounder heavy-rail system adds stops at two Washington cities; will they see a rail-related boom?
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
