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Deficit Puts Brakes on Highway Spending
The state of the budget has blocked nation-wide highway improvements.
An Ambitious Plan For Adpative Reuse of Edmonton Mall
City planners and transportation officials might call it a dream come true.
Building Safe, Healthy, And Livable Communities
A report from the Third Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference,
Lowering Standards For Economic Revitalization?
A columnist argues that some black leaders' embrace of Wal-Mart and its low wages in poor neighborhoods sends the wrong message.
'Citistat': A Revolutionary Reporting System
Neal Peirce reviews Baltimore's innovative "Citistat" reporting system that is being copied by cities around the nation.
The Franchising Of Communities
Company sells plans and concepts for adult lifestyle communities to 75 builders in 23 states.
Fashioning A National Urban Strategy Is A Challenge
What kind of policies can Canadian cities expect from the new PM's urban agenda?
Facadectomy is Preservationists' Biggest Mistake
Considered a compromise between historic preservation and new development, preservationists now rue facadectomies.
Photo Essay: One City, Two Peoples
Twelve photos from the Nashville Banner in 1960 capture the powerful impact of the Nashville sit-ins, a movement of nonviolent protest aimed at desegregating the city's lunch counters.
Rail Transit Politics Continue In Houston
Harris County District Attorney rules that the anti-rail group Texans for True Mobility violated no state campaign laws.
Southern California: New Gambling Mecca?
Southern California could become one of the nation's biggest gambling centers as a result of a gaming battle being fought between card clubs and casinos run by Indian tribes.
Hurry Up, Don't Dally
Architecture projects have quicker turnaround requirements, in spite of technology.
Richard Florida: An International Creative Class War
The United States is becoming less attractive to the creative class, writes Richard Florida, while cities in other countries are becoming new magnets.
New Group Of Swing Voters: 'Gun Rackers'
Hunters and anglers from Western states concerned over proposed use of public lands.
A New Trend In Urban Revitalization: The Elderly
Two Southern California cities are looking to attract the elderly to revitalize their downtowns. Is this a new national trend?
Water And Sprawl
A community decides to grow on its own terms.
How To Build Density Into Suburbs
Columnist John King profiles two Bay area suburban developments that accommodate density in innovative ways.
A Successful Downtown In The Land Of The Car
A successful downtown works hard to stay relevant.
Gambling On Inclusionary Zoning In Las Vegas
As housing prices in Las Vegas begin to push out the middle class, even Sin City starts to think about inclusionary zoning
Strong Demand For Downtown Living In Providence
The latest entrant in Providence's flourishing luxury market will feature 220 apartments.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
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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