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Land Matters
There's a lot of buzz nowadays about therapeutic gardens.
Cities, Regions And The Decline Of Transport Costs
The authors of this academic article challenge conventional wisdom regarding the economic inefficiency of recent urban development patterns.
Summer Road Temperatures Test Tires In Phoenix
The casualty rate from tire-blowout related incidents peaks in the hottest months of summer in Phoenix, Arizona.
Can Houston Turn Itself Around In Time For The Super Bowl?
Houston hopes to recast itself for the Feb. 1 Super Bowl, but major renovations across the city are far from complete.
Long-term Crime Prevention Turns Impatient
Residents fearing for their lives in Boston's Chinatown patiently wait as the City promises less crime with a long-term redevelopment strategy.
The Necessity And Cost Of Urban Revitalization
Reiscast interviews William Hudnut on the prospects of urban revitalization, based today's economic environment and demographic changes.
White House Influenced 9/11 EPA Report
White House officials instructed EPA to release official statements that were less alarming regarding the air quality at the site of the World Trade Center after 9/11.
Rural City Goes On Offensive To Keep Base
Georgia community spares no opportunity to solidify support for its key employer, as Pentagon cuts loom.
Historic Neighborhood Status In Demand In Arizona
The perks of being deemed historic, such as huge property-tax breaks and increased property value attracts a burgeoning number of neighborhoods.
Utah Rewards Small Town Smart Growth
Utah plans to direct funds to rural areas that plan ahead.
Sierra Club Opposes Leavitt For EPA Chief
The Sierra Club announced its opposition to the nomination of Governor Mike Leavitt for EPA Administrator because of his anti-environmental record as Governor of Utah.
Bush Nominates New EPA Chief
President Bush has selected Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt (R) to head the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Suburbs Conduct Study to Curb Airport Expansion
Three suburbs that would be affected by the expansion of O'Hare Airport in Chicago, will weigh the feasibility of privately developing a major airport in another location.
Ghost Parking Lot Will Rest In Peace
A famous public art installation, endearing to some, an eyesore to others, will be removed after provoking a variety of reactions for 25 years.
Doubting Economic Development In Flint
Is Flint's economic development manager a savior or a sham? Economic development success can be hard to measure.
Segway Fine For Factories But Not For Cities
A famed inventor tests the Segway and, though impressed with the electric scooter, says that it is not suitable for sidewalks.
Hotel Developers Get A Boost In Boston
Boston will create a general fund for hotel financing to jump-start economic development in the City.
Aging Society Alters Transportation Landscape
America's aging population will exacerbate existing transportation problems while requiring new approaches to meet changing needs. Pushing beyond the stereotypes of elderly mobility, this analysis looks at a host of emerging issues and pro
Selling Out Public Spaces
Ralph Nader says that public space, universal community services and their historic traditions which bind our nation together are all under assault.
Top 10 Popular States For Retirees
Census Bureau report highlights some interesting trends about where retirees moving to.
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
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
