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Outgoing Governor Ushers In New Coastal Protections
Gov. Parris N. Glendening added to his environmental record by signing into law new protections for Maryland's coastal bays.
Washington D.C.'s Greatest Least-known Architect
The least known great architect in the nation's capital may be Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
Vertical Urbanism
Mixed-use residential projects are experiencing success in America's downtowns.
A Town Of One
Can an influx of artists polish a historic Kentucky neighborhood?
Sprawl-mart In Savannah
A columnist for the Savannah Morning News writes that the introduction of new mega stores in getting out of hand.
Master Designer Selected For Indianapolis Midfield Terminal
HOK Selected as master designer for $939 million Midfield Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport.
From NIMBY To YIMBY
Are planners unfairly labeling all community opponents to their smart growth proposals NIMBYs?
The Evolution Of Suburbia
The story of Levittown, PA., symbolizes the transformation of the American landscape.
Mega Churches Go To Court Over Zoning
Seven California religious institutions go to court to fight local city zoning restrictions which they say favor projects that generate tax revenues.
Census 2000: Cities Rebound -- Somewhat
Results from the 2000 Census showed that many cities long left for dead actually registered population gains in the 1990s.
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From NIMBY To YIMBY: Community Involvement Is Essential To The Success Of Smart Growth
Are planners unfairly labeling all community opponents to their smart growth proposals NIMBYs?
Macao: The Next Las Vegas -- Only Bigger
Macao is beginning development to become the East Asian equivalent of Las Vegas or Atlantic City.
Satellite Images Show Sprawl Spreading
An innovative project in Georgia to track land use trends by satellite show that low density urban land use doubled between 1974 and 1998.
Chicago Cyclists: More Bike Routes On The Way
Mayor Daley speaks with Chicago cycling enthusiasts about plans for more bike routes in Chicago.
A New Plan For Alaska Forest
The U.S. Forest Service has drawn up a new plan for the second-largest national forest in the U.S.
'Atlantis' In New York
Almost a century ago, hundreds of houses in the Catskill mountains were submerged to create the Ashokan Reservoir. This spring's drought is slowly uncovering the past.
Russian Duma Approves Sale Of Farmland
Sale of farmland would be largest change ever to Russia's post-1917 property laws.
Land-Use Maps Used To Find Airport Noise Solution
Land-use mapping will help determine residents' eligibility for federal noise mitigation aid.
Magic Of New Urban Ballparks Fading Faster
Baseball fans who thronged new stadiums in the 1990s regardless of thequality of the teams are proving more discriminating in the 2000s, accordingto The New York Times. If you build it, they will come, says the article - but only for a while.
Private-sector Innovation On Tap
Practical advice on how local governments can tap private-sector innovation to provide safe and affordable drinking water.
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
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
