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County Reconsiders Growth Strategy As Cheap Land Disappears
Broward County, Florida, reconsiders its future as buildout of previously undeveloped land quickly approaches.
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The Impact Of Smart Growth On Housing
The implementation of growth management laws may have severe impacts on housing availability. William Fulton examines the impact of smart growth policies in Ventura County, California, which has been hailed as a leader in urban planning.
Former Gerber Plant To Be Redeveloped As Urban Village
A former Gerber Plant in Ashville, NC, will be redeveloped under new zoning into a New Urbanist development featuring mixed use buildings, pedestrian orientation, and public/private joint partnerships.
California Can't Ignore Growth
A Sacramento Bee editorial argues that California can no longer ignore its growth. Planners must choose a course.
A Hole In S.F.'s Mission Bay Neighborhood
Catellus Development Corp. has suspended construction at the highly-touted Mission Bay campus.
An Inside Look At Segway's Technology
While the world tries to figure out what do with Segway, Extreme Tech Magazine takes an inside look at the very cool technology.
Power Plant To Be Converted To Offices
A $55 million project will convert an imposing electrical power plant in Chester City, PA, into office space.
Philadelphia's Bold New Civic Space
Located in the middle of the city on a major thoroughfare, Phildelphia's new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is innovative and bold.
When Does Housing Become Sprawl?
Massachusetts wants "smart growth", but desperately needs new housing. Will growth controls be responsible for a chronic housing shortage?
Boston's MBTA To Introduce Smart Card Fare System
The new $120 million Smart Card system will be installed by July 2004 for subways and buses first and then expanded to include ferries and commuter rail.
Amtrak Begins Service Between Boston And Portland, Maine
The Amtrak Downeaster's first regular scheduled run was sold out and riders were enthusiastic.
Holiday Profile Of A Mythical Developer
The Los Angeles Times profiles the mythical California developer Fritz Burns who went from riches to poverty and back to riches.
Are L.A.'s New Urban Runoff Rules Too Strict?
In an unprecedented step, Los Angeles County is cracking down on urban runoff with unusually strict new rules.
AFL-CIO Passes Smart Growth Resolution
The AFL-CIO passed a resolution on smart growth and urban sprawl.
Boston's Mayor Attempts To Spur Development In 'Crosstown'
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced a plan to encourage development in the "Crosstown Corridor"
Residents Laugh At Proposal For 635-Foot Towers
Residents of Portland, ME, consider the proposal for building two 635-foot towers and a complex with two hospitals, a marina, cable cars, to be too big and "metropolitan."
Reopening Amtrak Line Costs Over $50 Million
Amtrak to extend service on the Amtrak line from Boston to Portland, ME.
Automakers Unveil Cleaner Cars
Leading carmakers unveiled cleaner cars at the Electric Transportation Industry Conference.
L.A.'s Green Line Exceeds Expectations
Originally dubbed the "train to nowhere", ridership has surged on Los Angeles Green Line.
An Aggressive School District Rebuilding Plan
The largest school building program ever proposed in New York State outside of Buffalo and New York City wins in Albany, the state capital, after nearly four years of ups and downs.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
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