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Sustainable Development: UK Trying Hard, But Must Do More
The UK's Sustainable Development Commission's releases it's review of the Government's progress over the past five years towards the creation of a sustainable society.
Should Wal-Mart Locations Be Decided By Voters?
Residents should have a say in whether they have a Wal-Mart in their backyard, argues the Christian Science Monitor.
America's 10 Most Endangered Rivers
A new report charges that Congress and the White House are making a bad situation worse as the nation's rivers and streams are becoming more polluted.
Stakeholders Scrutinize Proposed Trans-Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor
The Texas Department of Transportation gets regional comment regarding its proposed 4,000-mile-long network of passenger and truck lanes, high-speed rail and data infrastructure corridors.
UK Report Warns US-Style Growth Patterns Unsustainable
A panel setup by Prime Minister Tony Blair concludes that Britain is "far adrift" from meeting its environmental responsibilities.
The Changing Face Of Suburbia In South Africa
A formerly all-white South African suburb of Johannesburg has transitioned into a 'sprawling racial melange.'
Inclusionary Zoning Policy Could Exacerbate Affordability Crisis
A report written by San Jose State University economics professors contends that new zoning rules requiring builders to sell dwellings at below-market prices will likely squelch residential construction.
Don't Replace Seattle's Viaduct
A citizen's group proposes reconnecting the waterfront to the city instead of replacing the viaduct.
Moscow's Building Boom
A number of very large projects will change the face of Moscow forever.
The War Against Wal-Mart Is Silly
Planners may rail against Wal-Mart, but residents vote with their cash.
How The 'Dig Dig' Can Reconnect Downtown And Waterfront
Real estate development opportunities abound after the initial growing pains of reconstruction of the Central Artery
UK Transport Chief Gets
London's Transport Chief, an American, will become one of Britian's highest paid public servants.
Early To Bed, Early To Commute
The number of pre-dawn commuters is on the rise in Maryland.
Ray Gindroz: Reviving Cities, Building Consensus
A profile of urban planner Ray Gindroz.
Segway Hype Outpaces Sales
Sales of the Segway Human Transporter are only about one-tenth of projections but it is popular with police departments.
Learning The Lessons Of Urban Sprawl
How urban sprawl is changing Maine.
Rewarding Fuel-Efficiency
California officials are supporting a bill to allow drivers of hybrid vehicles to travel in the state's carpool lanes--alone.
The Newest 'New Town'
Mountain House, CA promises the same elements that other new towns have for decades--pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods, varied architecture, affordable homes with efficient access to employment. Will this one be able to deliver?
A Public Transit Duel
Two journalists retry the auto versus public transit duel in Southern California. This time the train wins -- but only for comfort.
How To Tell If You Are Winning The War On Urban Sprawl
Studying how urban form changes over time, this study evaluates the success of a city with one of the nation's leading anti-sprawl initiatives.
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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Planning for Universal Design
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