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Planning Is A Tool, Not A Goal
The thrust of contemporary urban planning might make sense if we were bees or ants. But we aren't, writes Wendell Cox.
Preemptive War On Sprawl
In a city rated as one of the nation's best places to live, a proposed plan asks voters for money to fight sprawl.
Keeping Wal-Marts Out Of The City
Organized labor is working to block the development of a Wal-Mart supercenter in Chicago.
Another Dimension Of The Housing Challenge
A study that focuses on squatters living in public housing units slated for demolition, foregrounds the imminent threat of homelessness and the need for affordable supportive housing in Chicago.
Post 9/11 Plan Will Fund Neighborhood Improvements
HUD will provide $156 million to fund open space and design improvements, as well as economic development, in Lower Manhattan.
How Older Americans Will Get Around
A recent study shows that a majority of the population of Americans over age 65, will live in suburban settings and be increasingly dependent on cars to get around.
An Unusual Park
Conservationists want to turn New York City's abandoned High Line into a 1.5 mile long elevated park with amazing views.
Real-Time Bus Arrival Information Systems
A new TRP report on the state of the practice, capabilities, agencyexperience, cost, and bus rider reactions to real-time bus arrivalinformation systems.
Small Town Goes Into A Hippo Frenzy
An enthusiastic mayor and embarrassed city officials are at odds over the presence of dressed-up concrete hippos in Hutto, TX.
Will Voters Get To Vote On Development?
Florida considers a proposal to put development to a vote and give voters control over planning issues.
National Mall Debate... Continued
The latest in an incessant debate over the symbolic and literal use of space in the National Mall.
Mobile Home Owners Empowered
the Granite State is a national leader in efforts to give these residents more control of their lives by turning them into park owners.
Kansans Outraged At Pancake Study
Kansans are outraged at a research study that scientifically concludes that the state of Kansas is flatter than a pancake.
Friday Funny: Is Kansas Flatter Than A Pancake?
Using digital imaging, geographic information systems, and mathematical techniques, experts compare the topography of Kansas with the flatness of a pancake.
Venice Is Sinking And Flooding
With the imminent threat of increased flooding and erosion, some are wondering if Venice, Italy will be able to sustain itself as a habitable place.
Restoring Wetlands In Iraq
Despite the continuing violence in southern Iraq, international efforts are being made to restore what were once the largest wetlands in the 'Middle East.'
Trouble Ahead For Initiative To Merge Transit Agencies
Trouble ahead for the initiative that would have consolidated 3 regional transportation agencies.
Seeking 'Shovel-Ready' Sites
Despite numerous vacant buildings and empty lots in downtown Buffalo, local developers and politicians insist that existing buildings must be knocked down to accomidate new and expanding businesses in the city.
Council Calls For Directing Sales Tax Revenue To Transit
The Michigan Land Use Leadership Council recommends recommended directing a quarter of the state’s auto-related sales tax to finance new public transit programs in Michigan.
The U.S. Housing Market: Two Worlds In One Country
The nation's housing market has created two very different economies in one country.
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.
