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Atlantic City Transforms Itself... Into Vegas

Faced with strong competition from other gambling venues, Atlantic City is embarking on a massive building boom. Welcome to Vegas East.

August 23 - The Christian Science Monitor

European Floods A Result Of Poor Planning?

The New Scientists presents fresh evidence that Europe's devastating flooding is the result of poor land use planning.

August 23 - New Scientist

A New New York City

Hugo Lindgren writes that in rebuilding the site of the former World Trade Center we have to "lower our expectations."

August 23 - Wired

Michigan

Developers, environmental advocates and property owners benefit from the activities carried out by Michigan’s 43 land conservancies.

August 23 - The Detroit Free Press

Water Wars: The 'New Hydronomy'

US scientists use technology to prevent water wars in Central Asia.

August 23 - Wired


Orange County Implements Hi-tech 'Talking' Bus System

New voice and display system enhances accessibility and reduces confusion for Orange County transit users.

August 22 - Orange County Register

World Summit On Sustainable Development

Reason Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey will be reporting live from the UN's World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa.

August 22 - Reason Public Policy Institute


Tourism And The Three Gorges

In an effort to encourage sustainable development China seeks to regulate tourism in the Three Gorges area.

August 22 - China Daily

Embrace The Farmer, Agriculture Will Prevent Sprawl

Now, 30 years later, the cry of Sonoma Valley, CA has changed: "Save us from agriculture."

August 22 - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

From Aging Town To 'Mini-SoHo'

Blight turns old industrial properties into just the right places for visual artists to gather and ignite energy.

August 22 - The Baltimore Sun

Telecommuting: A Success Story

Last year, Fifteen percent of the work force did some work from home. The number of telecommuters continues to grow.

August 22 - Wired

A Call To Further Open WTC Competition

The L.A. Times architecture critic argues that the WTC design competition should be open to a broader group. Planners should have a larger role.

August 22 - The Los Angeles Times

Poll: Searching For The Best Urban Planning Movies

Chinatown. Blade Runner. Tombstone? What are the best urban planning movies of all time?

August 22 - California Planning and Development Report

What Happens If You Shut Down City Hall?

What if they shut down city hall and nothing happened?A Maine town has become America's most extreme experiment in smallgovernment.

August 22 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Underbelly Of Georgia's Home Building Industry

Georgia's home-building industry is growing fast -- but at the expense of homebuyers.

August 22 - Housing Zone

The Rich Get Rich, And The Poor Get...

Over the past 10 years, all Chicagoans have either gotten richer or they haven't - depending on which of the city's two daily papers you're reading.

August 22 - The Chicago Tribune

Inferno Destroys Nearly-complete Controversial Development

An eight-alarm fire decimates San Jose's upscale, controversial and almost-finished $500 million Santana Row.

August 22 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Recent Market Turmoil Hits Real-Estate Funds

It's often said that real estate doesn't react to the stock market in sync with other sectors. That has held true -- until now.

August 21 - REIS

Reinvigorating Rochester's 'La Avenida'

City works with community leaders to create vibrant multi-cultural mecca at the heart of Rochester's booming Latino community.

August 21 - Rochester Democrat And Chronicle

Advertising City

The high-profile ad agency TBWA/Chiat/Day's new offices in Los Angeles are a virtual and self-contained 'advertising city'.

August 21 - Fast Company

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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

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Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

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