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Security Mass Transit: Tactics And Technology
A review of the latest technology and tactics for protecting mass transit system from terrorist attacks.
The Endangered Species Act And Its Lessons
Los Angeles Times editorial reviews dramatic success stories as well as failures of the Endangered Species Act.
An Original 'American Utopia'
It's Disneyland's 50th birthday. Five decades after it was first launched, Walt Disney's dream has left a lasting impact on American culture.
Why We Need The Endangered Species Act
Los Angeles Time editorial argues that the Endangered Species Act is about more than preserving a few species.
Michigan Public Land Review Draws Praise, Little Criticism
In each county, DNR meets with public about its plans to keep or sell property
Senator Calls For Real Progress On Global Warming
New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman on global warming and the energy bill.
The Next Napa Valley
Blue-collar Lake County, CA, wants to transform itself into the next Napa Valley. It's not alone.
Learning To Live In A Changing America
Floridians have to learn to adjust to a changing urban environment.
House Approves Nation's Costliest Waterway Navigation Project
Scientists and environmentalists oppose new Mississippi River locks.
World's Seven Newly Recognized Natural Wonders
Seven new natural wonders gain United Nations protected status.
Mexico City's Bus Rapid System
Will a "bus rapid" transit system be able to effectively deal with the transit demands of Mexico City?
Dubai 2010: A 'Monstrous Caricature of Futurism'
Mike Davis on Dubai's plans to become the "luxury-consumer paradise of the Middle East and South Asia."
Health Benefits Of Cobblestone Streets
A recent study finds that walking on cobblestone streets offers health benefits.
UPenn's 'Superblock Towers' Get Much Needed Facelift
Architect Daniel Kelley headed a team that modernized and softened the "Brutalist-style" campus dorm buildings.
Urban Garden On Top Of A Parking Garage
Developers and neighborhood gardners plan an urban garden on top of a parking structure.
Ten Years Of Mixed-Income Housing In Seattle
A look at the NewHolly HOPE VI public housing development, complete with successes and failures.
Seaside, Fla. Weathers Hurricane With Flying Colors
Florida officials say the neotraditional resort is one of the safest places on the Gulf of Mexico.
This isn't Your Parents' City of the Future
Planning for the challenges facing tomorrow's cities will require a "re-think" of the way we build as a species.
Federal Power Vs. Local Tax Revenues
City tax revenues may be compromised for federal courthouse.
D.C. Strip Mall Owners Sue Development Company
The National Capital Revitalization Corp. is being sued by the owners of the Skyland Shopping Center to prevent redevelopment of the property.
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
