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Georgia's Zoning Codes Reflect New Maturity
Cobb County creates the first 'senior' housing zone of its kind in the state.
A $24 Billion Plan for Dealing with Canada's Nuclear Waste
The Canadian Nuclear Waste Management Organization believes that polluter-pay "Adaptive Phased Management" is the answer to dealing with the long-term risks posed by the country's nuclear waste.
Can Oversized, Themed Malls Save China's Economy?
The world's largest malls are in a country that, four years ago, barely had a cosumer base.
Beach Free For All In Malibu
Public walkways are finally opening to bridge the gap between public beaches and private property.
Tsunami Victims Get Help From Phoenix Builders
Efforts to rebuild village of Meulaboh, devestated in the Tsunami, get help from Phoenix developers.
Redefining Suburbia
In the upper Midwest, a new take on suburban development is becoming a reality on 350 acres.
Housing Market Drives Urban Renewal
The national real estate boom is starting to transform some neighborhoods that urban renewals programs couldn't help.
Protecting Washington From Oregon's Fate
Washington State can learn from Oregon's fate and protect the vital 1990 Growth Management Act, says CJ Gabbe, by better understanding the benefits of planned growth and the costs of deregulation
Does Urban Containment Reduce Sprawl?
More than 100 US metropolitan areas attempt to control exurbanization through various forms of urban containment. Does it work?
Recycling Technology
A proposed bill in NYC would force electronics companies to take back outdated equipment.
Is the 'Urban Renaissance' an Urban Myth?
The idea that American cities have made a comeback has been uncritically embraced. Unfortunately, cities aren't doing as well as we think they are, writes Joel Kotkin.
Can L.A.'s Downtown Be Saved?
The LA Times is cautiously optimistic about the newly proposed 16-acre complex promising new life for downtown L.A. But can it deliver?
Kunstler On The Post-Oil Future
Grist Magazine interviews doomsaying author James Howard Kunstler about his new book, 'The Long Emergency'.
Planning To Preserve An Entire New Town
Plans are in the works to rebuild the entire town of Florence, AZ, while keeping the historic facades intact.
Profile Of Second-Generation Immigrants In California
A new report examines the demographic characteristics of California's immigrants over three generations.
New LAX Plans Won't Fly, Depsite Approvals
FAA's approves new LAX expansion plan despite new L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's vehement opposition.
Does Your City Have 'Complete Streets'?
New state and local policies require that virtually all roads be built to serve all types of users.
Slow Start For Duluth Commuter Rail
Duluth, MN is testing whether commuter rail might be a viable alternative to driving in a medium-sized, relatively uncongested metro area.
Denver's New Plan: House All The Homeless
The 10-year plan would call for building of over 3,000 transitional homes, as well as social services.
Are Urban Planners Are Stuck In The Past?
While planners claim that protecting traditional retail centres will maintain vibrant local communities, places do not create communities -- people do.
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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.
