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England Faces What America Faces
Grassroots opposition confronts government attempts to build more homes to reduce commuting.
Blowing In The Wind
The world's fastest expansion of renewable energy stirs up controversy.
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Accenture's New e-Gov Report
Accenture has just released a new e-Government report (May, 2004), <a href="http://www.accenture.com/xdoc/en/industries/government/gove_egov_value.pdf">e-Government Leadership: High Performance, Maximum Value</a> (PDF, 3MB). <br /> <br /> This is the fifth year that Accenture has surveyed international e-Gov efforts, and they report that they have found five overall trends: eGovernment advances are diminishing; eGovernment leaders are reaping tangible savings; Adoption of e-gov remains a challenge; The challenge of integrating e-gov is changing; and Personalization is emerging.
Psychology Sets The Shopping Stage
A new recipe for attracting a premiere retail mix includes a strong dose of good feelings.
Granholm's Urban Therapy
Cautiously at first, grant program steps toward big investment shift to "Cool Cities."
Special Feature: Readers Interview Stefanos Polyzoides
PLANetizen goes directly to one of the co-founders of the New Urbanism to learn more about the ideas and the people behind them.
Maryland's Express Toll Lanes -- A Giant Step Forward
What was sheer speculation on our part for years ago has moved closer to reality with the May 4th announcement by Maryland's Transportation Secretary, Robert L. Flanagan of a plan to create a statewide network of express toll lanes that wo
Smart City Radio Explores New Transit Solutions
Traffic jams are bringing America's commute to a crawl. Some cities are fighting back by stepping up their investment in transit.
Amphibian Homes
Anticipating frequent flooding due to climate change, a new housing project in Norway features homes that are built on solid ground but able to float on flood water.
Landmark Watershed Preservation Deal
In a landmark agreement, watersheds on 140,000 acres across California will come under permanent protection.
Norquist's Remedy
John Norquist, former mayor of Milwaukee, encourages developers to avoid sprawl and consider mixed-use development.
Slowing Down Ground Zero Rebuilding
The master plan for rebuilding Ground Zero has been dealt a mortal blow by the limited insurance payout. But perhaps this is for the better?
Wireless Emergency Plan Bypasses Wilderness
Towers for a wireless emergency system would not be built in wilderness areas.
1700 Acre Mixed Use Project
Duke Realty unveils their vision for a 1700 acre mixed use project in Boone County, Indiana.
Wal-Mart Still Lacking Urban Support
Chicago can now be added to the list of cities wary of Wal-Mart's arrival.
Environmental Effects of Urbanization
The Population Reference Bureau offers a primer on the impact increasing urbanization will have on the environment.
John King Reviews Jane Jacob's New Book
Jane Jacob's new book, "Dark Age Ahead" a 'treat to read', even if you don't buy into the theme.
Rebuilding A Rundown Seaside Town
Asbury Park, N.J., was known as 'Beirut by the shore' until a $1.2 billion redevelopment project sparked the creation of a gay mecca.
Streets Are Not Only For Cars
Streets should be both a physical and social part of our living environment.
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City of Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
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.
