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Oil Prices will Only Drop Through Meaningful Conservation
But gas may need to hit $4 a gallon before American consumers turn to smaller cars and alternative fuels, analysts say.
Maine's North Woods At A Crossroads
Maine residents with concerns about the impact of the project have already petitioned LURC to freeze development around Moosehead until the state creates a long-range plan to guide growth there.
The New American Megalopolis
Megalopolitan areas transcend political boundaries and capture the true economic and social geography of their communities.
The Mall Goes Outdoors
Q: When is a street not really a street? A: When it's a lifestyle center.
A Lesson In Planning
Honor students at the University of Utah use downtown Salt Lake City as a case study of public participation in the planning process.
High Price of Oil Rippling Through the Economy
With most consumer goods shipped by truck, high fuel prices are going to start making everything more expensive.
Heading Off Eco-Armageddon
A report on global 'ecosystems' should be used to spotlight ways for eco-restoration.
Robo-parking Approved for Downtown Loft Project
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, approved an automated parking garage -- a robotic system that stacks cars in less space than conventional parking garages -- for a downtown loft project.
RVs Becoming the Only Affording Housing Around Washington
Escalating housing prices in northern Virginia force some into very mobile homes.
A Truly Model City?
A huge model of Shanghai in the city's "urban planning hall" reproduces the massive building boom on a micro scale.
Global Citizens, Global Cities
Across the globe, the office building is becoming less isolated, less isolating, and more adaptable.
Kyoto Treaty's Business Opportunities
Even though the U.S. has not signed the Kyoto treaty on climate change, a program encourages businesses in Maine to benefit from the growing market for renewable energy products and services.
Eminent Domain 101
REIS offers a primer on eminent domain and introduces the landmark Supreme Court case, "Kelo versus the City of New London."
Google Offers Free Satellite Imagery
With a few clicks of the mouse users can switch from a map to a satellite image.
What's The Future For Downtown L.A.?
Los Angeles should acknowledge that downtown will never be "it" for the city the way midtown Manhattan is for New Yorkers, writes Joel Kotkin.
Seattle's New 'Hotel-Condos' Trend
Spurred by Washington's Growth Management Act, a "luxury condos" trend is catching on in Seattle.
Pressure To Build The 21st Century Campus
Schools build and remodel to adapt to technological advancements and enrollment growth.
Three Sustainability Trends For 2005
Why sustainability is good for shareholder wealth.
Iowa City's 'Urban Planning Folly'
Does 'American urban planning' really favor malls accessible only by car over traditional downtowns?
Appraisal and Refinancing Fraud May Burst Housing Bubble
A new report reveals troubling evidence that the widespread trend of home refinancing is rife with fraud and artificial price inflation.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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.
