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Exporting L.A.-style Sprawl To China
A former Los Angeles City Councilman sees remarkable similarities between LA and major growing Chinese cities and warns China not to follow LA's path.
These Exurbs Don't Want A Night Lite
A battle between "forces of light and darkness" rages in the outer suburb.s
A Major Planning Blunder: Skywalks
Skywalks, popular in the 1960s as urban renewal projects, represent the worst planning decisions made by some cities.
$100 M In Federal Funds For Pedestrians
Four pilot projects will develop bicycle and pedestrian trails to encourage commuters to give up driving to work.
How Technology Is Transforming Urban Planning
A new generation of "decision support" tools are empowering ordinary citizens to participate in planning.
Downtown Oklahoma City's Untapped Housing Market
A new study shows that downtown Oklahoma City's 90's investments are beginning to pay off with an expected demand of at least 7,000 units within the next 10 years.
Proposal For Building Transit Usage
Canada's opposition Conservative party proposes income tax rebate for transit passes.
Vancouver Rail Transit Project Details Finalized
A public-private financing deal has been finalized for Vancouver's Richmond-Airport-Vancouver transit system.
L.A.'s Mall Makeover: Introducing Mixed Use
An ailing retail center in a high-density area of Los Angeles proposes to introduce a mixed use mall to include senior housing.
Prague's Plan To Fix Its Historic Center
Wenceslas Square, the historic center of Prague, has fallen prey to criminals and disrepair, but plans are underway to reclaim the area.
What Happens In Las Vegas... Won't Include Water
Nevada's desert oasis is facing serious water issues -- most of which are caused by residents.
Boston's 'Lifestyle Center' Trend
Upscale, pedestrian-friendly outdoor malls are in development at several Boston-area locations.
Study Spotlights Financial Benefits Of Foliage
A study released by Casey Trees Endowment Fund calculates the economic value of foliage
Small Marina Receives Huge Windfall In Federal Transportation Funding
A small marina owner in the northern San Francisco Bay Area has received $20 million to initiate ferry service -- all beneath the radar of the Bay Area Water Transit Authority.
An Alien Invader Spawns A Species
The global mixing of plants and animals now going on could be a major channel for unplanned environmental change.
Kern County's Highway Coup
Representative Bill Thomas scores over $722 million from the Federal Highway Bill for Kerns County -- a move that has many in California perplexed.
New Housing Land Trust In Florida Could Dwarf Others
Officials in Sarasota County support the incorporation of what will likely be the state's fourth -- and largest -- local housing land trust.
San Francisco Mayor Promises Ambitious Housing Goals
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has proposed a dramatic expansion in the number of housing units by 2010 to alleviate housing affordability problems.
Friday Funny: Eminent Domination
Cartoonist Mark Fiore offers his vision of the future under eminent domain.
Affordable Homes Drawing People To Working-Class Towns
As the real estate boom in Los Angeles continues, many are looking at out of the way towns to settle down.
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