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The Politicization Of Science
Scientists accuse the Bush administration of distorting science to make it appear to support the administration's policy goals.
Does Gentrification Preclude Diversity?
The seventh-largest US city typifies 'new urbanism' and growth. But some fret about squeezing out the poor.
Races Pitting Buses to Trains End in Rail Victory
Buses are significantly slower than trains, according to local residents.
Fierce Grocery Competition Ends Fred Meyer
Southern California isn't the only region worried about Wal-Mart Supercenters.
State can't afford to protect its greatest treasure
A magnitude earthquake could collapse the Marriott Library at the University of Utah, endangering thousands of students and many rare books.
Real Cost Of Michigan's School Construction Boom
A new report offers a detailed assessment of how school construction decisions are made in Michigan, and their effect on development patterns.
The City of 'Vertical Villages'
Hong Kong's 'hyper-urbanism' suggests the North American city as it might be.
'Great Rail Disasters' Report Fails To Show Entire Transit Picture
The Center for Transportation Excellence’' preliminary analysis shows that the O'Toole report's centerpiece, the "Rail Livability Index" is flawed.
The 'Cult of Vancouver' Spreads To San Francisco City-Builders
Are high-density, socially-mixed communities of tall, skinny towers on townhouse bases always the way to go?
Massive School Construction Project Squandering Opportunities
A $1.5 Billion school construction project could revitalize Cleveland and redefine urban schools.
How to Make History Turn Green
Restoration of Cambridge's city hall uses both old and new environmental practices.
Atlantis Found?
There's archaeological evidence that the fiery Santorini may be the mythical city of Atlantis.
LDS Church In Position To Makeover Downtown Salt Lake City
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into downtown Salt Lake in an effort to revive downtown, but questions remain.
Planners Want To Decorate Bridge With Giant Iguanas
A plan to revitalize northern Boca Raton includes decorating a bridge with towering green iguanas.
Smart Growth Advocate Selected As Ventura City Manager
Beachfront town selects Rick Cole, former mayor of Pasadena and current city manager of Asuza, California.
State Bonds May Fund Open Space Preservation
A bill currently in the Utah legislature would allow the state to sell bonds to buy open space.
Secret Pentagon Climate Change Report Contradicts Bush
A leaked secret Pentagon report warns of the catastrophic impacts of global warming in contrast to the Bush administration's stand on climate change.
Eminent Domain For Public Gain - Part II
Local governments should protect the well-being of communities and plan for their long-term best interests.
Eminent Domain For Public Gain - Part I
Government's power of eminent domain should never be applied to private development.
SmartCode: A Replacement For Zoning
"Cadre of experts" mounts an attack on zoning regulations that drive sprawl.
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)
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