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The Future Of California's Water Policy
California is an arid desert and it's water is delivered through one of the most sophisticated delivery systems in the nation.
Cloudy Future For Toronto Transit Commission
The Toronto Transit Commission is 80 years old. The transit system that serves a million passengers a day faces a bleak future due to lack of funds.
Astronauts Witness Environmental Changes
Astronauts in the International Space Station notice the Earth changing as a result of climate change and impact of landuse decisions.
Saving Istanbul's Historic Houses
Historic wooden houses lining the Bosporus waterfront in Istanbul, Turkey, are 300 years old and in danger of disappearing.
How To Keep High-tech Corridors From Failing
While Silicon Valley's tech hub suffers, Los Angeles' diverse 101 Tech Corridor continues to thrive.
Atlanta's CNN Center To Attract Tourists To Downtown
New restaurants at Atlanta's CNN Center will draw tourists to the the downtown.
The Growth Of Private Communities
Private housing associations with covenants, conditions and restrictions are setting the rules that many middle-class Americans have live by. What is the impact of the growth of planned communities on the nation? Should we be concerned?
New Trend In Malls: Main Streets
The hot new concept for a hybrid mall combines an indoor mall and outdoor restaurants with a town center.
Europe's Urban Divide Looks To America
In the past, Europe was the model for the urban future. Today, European cities need to look to America for new models.
California's Master Plan For Education
Is California's educational system dysfuntional? If so, how does California plan and manage for better education?
Growing Support For Saving Old Schools
With the nation ready to spend billions of dollars to repair or replace public shools, activists championing for the preservation of old school buildings are winning the support of many including preservationists and smart growth advocates.
Philadelphia's Dueling Blight Plans
Reaction to the Daily News alternative blight plan has been heated, especially from City Hall.
University Study: Sprawl Increases Affordable Housing
Local smart growth advocates say that the solutions is not to allow sprawl, but to increase densities.
Report Presents Safety Aids For Elderly Drivers
A report by an insurance industry group recommends safety aids such as larger streets signs for elderly drivers.
Limits On Data Centers, Telecom Hotels
Legislation to limit the amount of pollution and energy used by data centers and telecom hotels may impact economic development.
Atlanta Neighborhood's Innovative Revitalization Project
An innovative revitalization project for Atlanta's East Lake area starts to make an impact.
California Highways: End Of An Era?
As California searches for alternatives to freeway-building, here is a look at the cultural impact of highways on American culture and the implications of ending new highway development.
Homeownership Causes Sprawl
As long as homeownership is a fundamental part of the American dream, we won't have livable cities.
Rescuing Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
Fallingwater, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is one of the most famous houses of the 20th century. The house has been deteriorating due to 'structural flaws.'
World Population Headed For Cities
Half the world's population will be living in cities in six years.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
