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In just 14 days, the hurricane caused the largest dislocation the US has seen in 150 years.

September 12 - The Christian Science Monitor

In the aftermath of 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. has to face the realities of today. But three factors prevent us from planning for the unthinkable.

September 12 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Despite the rhetoric about rebuilding, there are far too many economic, social and land use forces at work that will prevent New Orleans from returning to its former glory, writes Joel Garreau.

September 12 - The Washington Post

Klaus Jacob argues that we must face scientific facts before planning New Orleans' future.

September 12 - The Houston Chronicle

FEATURE

September 12 - Dr. Aseem Inam

APA publishes a workbook from the Planning for a Disaster-Resistant Community AICP Workshop at the 2005 APA National Planning Conference.

September 11 - American Planning Association

State leaders sue feds to bring back "roadless rule."

September 11 - The Oregonian

BLOG POST

A Los Angeles Times article titled "<a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-fi-internet10sep10,1,1004073.story?ctrack=1&cset=true">Web Proves Its Capacity to Help in Time of Need</a>" documents the importance of the Web as a communications medium. <br /> <br /> <blockquote><br /> It reunited families and connected them with shelter. It turned amateur photographers into chroniclers of history and ordinary people into pundits. It allowed television stations to keep broadcasting and newspapers to keep publishing. It relayed heartbreaking tales of loss and intimate moments of triumph...<br /> <br /> The Internet has played a larger and larger role in every major news event of the last 10 years...In the aftermath of Katrina, use of the Internet is more vital and varied than ever.<br /> </blockquote>

September 11 - Abhijeet Chavan

For an administration that has sought to limit the reach of social welfare programs, the proposed reconstruction of New Orleans represents a massive new investment similar in size to the New Deal or Great Society programs.

September 11 - The Los Angeles Times

After Hurricane Betsy in 1965, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse endeared itself to New Orleanians by feeding rescue workers a warehouse full of its prime beef. After Hurricane Katrina, the newly public company decamped for Orlando.

September 11 - The New York Times

Wisdom, civic pride, and unparalled experience have helped Joe Riley turn Charleston, SC, into one of America's finest cities.

September 11 - The Planning Report

Several experts talk about the government's role in developing a set of design criteria based on sustainability principles.

September 10 - GreenBiz

In spite of technological growth, the world is even less safe from natural disasters. While some blame the population explosion, others blame developers who misuse the land and resources.

September 10 - Environmental News Network

A new chapter in San Francisco's freeway saga.

September 10 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Many historic buildings were also lost in the wake of the devastating hurricane.

September 10 - Sun Herald

Despite incentives by other counties and states, Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefits managers in the nation, is accepting a deal to stay in St. Louis.

September 10 - St. Louis Today

Locals are worried that the town of Álamos, long known to only a few, will lose its native charm to the surging American population.

September 9 - The Arizona Republic

An Australian editor theorizes about the United States' flexibility in bouncing back from even the worst tragedies, even in spite of governmental blunders.

September 9 - The Australian

Hong Kong has one of the most progressive pedestrianization programs in the world, writes Christopher DeWolf. Canadian cities, take note.

September 9 - Maisonneuve

Universities are revamping their college towns in an effort to stay competitive.

September 9 - Planning Magazine