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The Role Of Dams In The Urban West
Phoenix wouldn't exist if not for the dams built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Now, some are questioning its usefulness.
Grid Magazine To Close
Grid Magazine, a reputable urban design, real estate and architecture magazine closes its doors.
Why Amtrak Deserves To Die
John Tierney, a "train buff", rides on Amtrak's Sunset Limited.
Rail Transit and The Future Of Growth
How rail transportation can play an important role in shaping growth in the future.
New Immigrants Head For The Suburbs
New immigrants to Northeast Ohio bypass the city and move directly into the suburbs.
Borough Plan For Los Angeles
The Planning Report is the first to publish online the leading proposal by wich Los Angeles would be divided into nine boroughs.
Why The Smart Growth Movement Will Fail
Proponents have a lot of work to do if they want smart growth to move from the margin into the mainstream.
A Tale Of Two Corporate Campus Designs
The new Pixar animation facility in Emeryville, CA, turns its back on the city. Does absolute exclusion make for good neighbors?
Massachusetts' New Suburban Frontier
The Boston Globe features an in-depth profile of Hopkinton -- the largest in a series of largely unplanned "instant suburbs" along the I-495 corridor.
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Why The Smart Growth Movement Will Fail
Proponents have a lot of work to do if they want smart growth to move from the margin into the mainstream.
The Most Politically Astute Barbershop In L.A.
Steve Lopez visits the most politically-astute barbershop in Los Angeles for an inside look at secession.
Houston Redevelopment And 'Civility'
The redevelopment of downtown Houston is accompanied by a new 'civility' policy banning aggressive panhandling and dumpster diving.
Global Climate Change Hits Alaska
Global warming will cost Alaska "hundreds of millions of dollars."
EPA To Roll Back Clean Air Act
In a blow to environmentalists, the EPA proposes easing air quality restrictions on private industry.
U.S. Mayors Tackle Affordable Housing
Housing prices continue to outpace income throughout the country.
Development Threatens 'The Forgotten Coast'
Development, growing populations, and increasing water demands are threatening a way of life along Florida's "forgotten coast."
Building Interstate Commuter Rail
Officials in Virginia and Maryland are considering a commuter rail service that would cross each other's borders.
The New Urbanism Imposters
Experts say new developments that claim to be "New Urbanist" are imposters.
States OK Segway On Sidewalks
Twenty-four states approve Segways on sidewalks with "surprising speed" over the past six months.
London's City Hall Doesn't Belong To The Public
London's new City Hall will be owned by a private company - what does this mean for public space and citizen interaction?
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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