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What Would Jesus Drive? He'd Ride The Bus
In response to a letter suggesting white-collar crooks be forced to live in public housing and ride public transit, the author says riding the bus is a privilege, not a punishment.
Too Many Tourists
Maya Riviera's ecology has been 'concessionized'. Now, new development at a popular Mexican destination threatens ecological disaster.
When Historic Tax Incentives Are Misused
Columnist Steve Duin of The Oregonian follows the case of seemingly misused historic tax breaks in Portland.
World's First Commerical Maglev Nearing Launch
The world's first commercial high-speed Maglev train takes 8 minutes to complete a trip that takes 45 minutes by car.
PBS Airs Chicago: City Of The Century
City of the Century chronicles Chicago's dramatic transformation from a swampy frontier town of fur traders and Native Americans to a massive metropolis that was the quintessential American city of the nineteenth century.
Some Celebrity SUV-Bashers Are Hypocrites
Some Hollywood celebrities are buying new hybrid cars but others who claim to support environmental causes are energy hogs travelling in limos and private jets.
The Myth Of The American Heartland
Most of that land in the US is not where the people are, or are headed. Cities on the coasts are overcrowded; rural heartland communities are dying.
The Dark Side Of New Urbanism
As New Urbanism catches on in New Zealand, some experts worry about the popularity of exclusive, gated, walled, and segregated subdivisions developed to create a "sense of community."
The Future Of Urban Design: Reconstructivism
Last month's World Trade Center reconstruction proposals reveal that the architecture profession is hopelessly mired in a failed past.
U.S. Environmental Laws Being Eroded
The Bush administration is quietly eroding environmental protection laws in favor of landowners and corporations.
The Professional Achievement Award That Never Was
Professional Builder Magazine gives, then withdraws, award to APA for its Growing Smart Project.
Boston's Unique Approach To Architecture
Is Boston's preoccupation with history resulting in timid, dull, and ugly architecture?
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Deconstructing The Decons: The World Trade Center Project Spotlights The Empire's Newest Clothes
Last month's World Trade Center reconstruction proposals reveal that the architecture profession's avant-garde is hopelessly mired in a failed past.
California's Smart Growth Law
A new California law prioritizes smart growth principles a priority as the state distributes billions in infrastructure spending.
Architecture's Sustainable Future
A provocative exhibition explores the future of architecture, urban planning, abd building technologies.
The Perfect Urban Vehicle?
Is the Hummer H2, a civilian version of a military off-road vehicle, the perfect automobile for city driving?
Monster Truck Madness
Blaming SUVs is the new national pastime.
Battery Park Landscaping To Be Reimagined
Centuries after the Dutch created New York's Battery, a Dutchman is asked to give Battery Park a needed makeover.
Reviving Toronto's Waterfront
Toronto's waterfront is an asset.
Urban Infill Doesn't Have To Be Boring
Portland designer Kevin Cavenaugh's projects prove that urban infill doesn't need to be boring or unprofitable.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
