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The Dark Side Of Successful Cities
Sometimes the appearance of success in a city masks problems bubbling right below the surface.
Redistricting Wars Get More Frequent
States like Texas look to redraw maps every two years instead of every 10.
Prefab Is Fab Again
Modular housing, though often overlooked, has the potential to transform American domestic architecture.
A Wildlife Corridor That Leads To Development
A 25-mile corridor connecting the Sierra Nevada range with the Pacific Ocean north of Los Angeles will be sold to the Trust for Public Land.
Bending The Future Of Architecture
An unlikely collaboration between an architecture professor and a Brooklyn metalworking shop has the potential to change the shape of architecture.
Transit-Oriented Development Study: Factors For Success
A California TOD study examines state-of-the-practice of transit-oriented development (TOD) in California and across the United States.
'The Next Big Thing In Transportation'
Why hasn't Personal Rapid Transit technology not yet found it's natural market?
Massachusetts' Poor Quality Of Life?
One in four Massachusetts residents report that they would move if they could.
Can London's Bold Traffic Solution Work In The U.S.?
Neal Peirce reviews London's daring "congestion pricing" plan and wonders if such a solution will work in the U.S.
Central Park Reshaped A City's Mindset
After 150 years, Central Park continues to draw visitors and inspire the development of urban parks nationwide.
Environment And Politics: Lobbying For Change
How non-profits can lobby for environmental causes and make a difference in the next election.
Fundamental Shifts In Environmental Policy
Environmentalists are aghast at recent changes in national environmental policy.
Healthy Civic Infrastructure Fosters Community Development
A new study by William Bogart examines the link between communitydevelopment organizations and thevitality of community development itself.
Does Hunting Help Wildlife Conservation?
Farmers who manage their land for hunting help wildlife conservation in Central England according to a new study.
Best U.S. Beaches
Hawaii's Kaanapali Beach topped this year's list of America's Best Beaches.
The Next 100 Years Without Sprawl
A bi-national plan envisions a sprawl-free future for the San Diego-Tijuana region.
Can Aerial Drones Unsnarl Traffic?
Pilotless planes like those used by the U.S. military will be tested in Ohio to battle traffic jams.
Trees Or Jobs: Choose One
An industrial project could create up to 7,000 jobs but there's a catch. It involves cutting down 1,400 oak trees.
Newhall Ranch Approved: Model Planned Community Or Sprawl?
The largest residential development project in Los Angeles County's history is approved.
UK's Most Creative City
Ethnic diversity, gay-friendliness, a rich architectural heritage, and a large and thriving student population with three universities ranks this city as U.K.'s most bohemian.
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)
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.
