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The Art of Planning and Politics
Most planners disdain playing politics. Yet political astuteness was, and continues to be, a predominant characteristic of the field's pioneers and a prerequisite for achieving change.
This Old Mill
A town fights to save a 120-year-old mill from being demolished.
A Congested Future For Greater Sacramento
The Greater Sacramento area faces traffic congestion and a severe housing shortage according to a comprehensive regional land-use study.
The 'Broken Windows' Theory
Author Bernard Harcourt, criticizes the "broken windows" theory in his new book "Illusion of Order."
Is Seattle's Traffic Congestion Easing?
Recent traffic count data suggest that the number of cars on many state roads is decreasing.
City Cracks Down On Water Delinquents
The Detroit water department intensifies its tactics to collect water debts in order to ease pressure from state lawmakers.
Statewide Effort Encourages Neighborhood Parties To Promote Safety And Unity
Hundreds of Arizona neighborhood groups will host parties this Saturday for GAIN (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods).
Metro Phoenix Evades 'Supersprawl' Label
Despite its rapid growth along the urban fringe, Smart Growth America ranked Phoenix low in sprawl.
Century-Old Building Embroils Convention Center Development
The Webber Building, built in 1905, complicates the Port of Vancouver's revitalization efforts.
Transit Agency Terminates Scandal-Plagued Red Cross Contract
Southern California's largest transit agency terminated the charity's contract and is now looking into potential lawsuit.
O'Hare Airport Expansion Likely
The Illinois State Supreme Court ruled that the city only needs approval from the state transportation department for any expansion plans.
Develop Fast But Preserve The Past
In preparation for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing launches historic preservation efforts.
Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava's addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum receives rave reviews.
Polls, Preservation, And Power In Nevada
Nevadans face ballot questions on traffic congestion and preservation of wildlife habitat and power utilities.
Nation's Most Sprawling Metro Area
Riverside-San Bernardino in Southern California tops the list of the nation's most sprawling metro areas.
New Urbanism: A Fake Urban Atmosphere?
A project inspired by New Urbanism comes to life but some say it is not a true urban community.
Costly I-75 Upgrade Could Increase Congestion
The proposed plan to widen Interstate 75 will cost nearly half a billion dollars. A study shows that widening the interstate could increase
A 40-MPG SUV? It's Possible
Technology to make SUVs more fuel-efficient exists. So what's holding back the auto industry?
Europe's Renewable Energy Plans
Seeking to reduce its dependence on oil from the Middle East and Russia, the European Union is taking bold steps in harnessing renewable energy sources.
Misplaced Generosity Could Disfigure A Gathering Place
After turning down an under-used, deteriorating park for a $5 million makeover, the Salt Lake Olympics Committee (SLOC) has set its sights on making unwelcome changes to Gallivan Center.
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
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.
