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'Home-Ownership Society' Not Necessarily Best for Community
Homeownership has no "mystical virtue" that makes the owner more valuable to society, writes Mark Winston Griffith
US Oil Addiction a 'National Security Crisis in the Making'
Former national security officials try to convince the Bush Administration to invest $1 Billion in lighter, more fuel efficient cars.
9-11 Memorial Design Exhibit Opens
A travelling exhibit offers a preview of the design for the 9-11 Memorial.
How Not To Develop New York's West Side
A proposed combined stadium/convention center complex create what is universally recognized as two of the worst economic development engines in urban planning.
The Revival Of Downtown St. Louis
More than $2.5 billion has been committed to 125 projects as part of a plan to reinvigorate downtown St. Louis.
Which Cities And States Have The Longest Commutes?
Americans spend more than 100 hours commuting to work each year, and two percent face "extreme commutes" of 90+ minutes one-way.
Study Finds Irreversible Damage To Planet
Researchers from 95 nations participating in a 4-year study conclude that humans are inflicting irreversible damage to environment and degrading the earth's ability to sustain future generations.
Reviewing The Best Planning Movies
In this week's Planetizen Op-Ed, Marisa Cravens examines planning through the cinematic lens with a recent compilation of important planning movies.
The Bright Side Of Global Warming
Global warming is not all gloom and doom. Some believe that climate change would be beneficial.
Growing Discontent With New Clean Air Mercury Rule
Debate over the EPA's new Clean Air Mercury Rule has grown quickly, and is quickly reaching the boiling point.
Making Buses Move Faster Could 'Revolutionize' Travel
Transportation planners believe that making buses move just 10% faster would be a major improvement in New York City.
A Regional Wake-Up Call For Boston
The 2004 edition of the Boston Indicators report measures the city's local and regional progress.
College Quad To Become Urban Forest
A college plans to turn it's quadrangle into an 'urban forest' to give students a chance to see eco-friendly planning in action.
The New Trend: Designer Sewer Lids
The Southern California coastal city of Hermosa Beach began installing customized sewer lids.
Can Reducing Parking Encourage Urban Center Villages?
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels wants to encourage the creation of "urban center villages" by reducing the number of required minimum parking spaces for new multifamily housing.
Furor Over Canada's Kyoto Legislation
The Canadian government's attempt to include monitoring of greenhouse gases under an existing Act is opposed by environmentalists, industry.
Car-Sharing Gains Momentum
Good subway system and bike path network make the D.C. area fertile ground for car-sharing companies.
De-Malling Downtown
Redevelopement project in downtown Louisville, Kentucky gets mixed reviews from residents.
Peak Oil May Mean 'Monstrously Difficult' Times Ahead
Government, industry and the media are doing nothing to prepare America for the impacts of peak oil.
Public Servants Priced Out Of Housing
As home prices surge, a life-long public servant steps down from the city council when he decides he can no longer afford to live in his city.
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
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