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Nation's Most Racially Uniform Cities Are Neighbors
Two of the nation's most racially uniform cities are in Michigan and they are just miles apart.
Route 1: An Impossible Project?
The project to revitalize 80 miles of Route 1 across five counties in the Washington area could costs hundreds of millions of dollars. But there is no consensus on a common vision.
Residents Prefer Buses, Trains Over Road-Widening
Residents in Hilborough County, FL, want more transportation choices including buses, trains, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes rather than road-widening.
Nature's 'Water Towers' Disappearing
Evergreen mountain forests,known as "cloud forests" for being almost permanently enveloped in mist, are rich in biodiversity and provide fresh clean water. They are threatened by logging and global warming.
Census Bureau: List Of Most Racially Uniform Cities
U.S. Census Bureau has released lists of cities with the highest percentage of white or black residents.
Are Transportation Planners Wrong?
Are transportation planners are wrong when they argue that public mass transit is the best way to help the poor?
The Future Of Mixed-Use Resorts
Mixed-use resorts are becoming village-based, multigenerational, year-round, 24-hour-a-day experiences.
Building Schools With Multiple Purposes
The effort to marry schools and community resources is turning into a full-scale planning movement.
Frank Gehry And The Ballona Wetlands
Frank Gehry's involvement in a massive Playa Vista development is causing concern among environmentalists in CA.
New York's New Urban Information System
New York City is rolling out a variety of amazing new applications using massive wharehouse of urban data.
Singapore's Rush Hour Solution Catching On In U.S.
Singapore's sophisticated solution to rush hour congestion, called "road pricing," is catching on in the U.S. Opponents say it promotes sprawl.
The Long Commute: A Conscious Choice
Many are willing to suffer a long commute in order to maintain a higher standard of living.
Florida County Searches For Roadway Solution
Facing continued population growth, officials in Clay County, FL, are trying to strike a balance between the environment and lifestyles.
Historic Preservation Faces Tough New Questions
As more modern buildings are seen to have historic value, historic preservation flashpoints erupt with tough new questions.
Will They Ever Get Out Of Their Cars?
Rapid transit systems may be able to reduce congestion but will the general public, used to driving for 60 years, ever want to get out of their cars? In the Oakland County and Detroit area, motorists are even reluctant to carpool.
New Homes, Old Neighborhoods
Cleveland's older suburbs try to meet demand for new housing.
Netherlands: Regulating Red Light Districts
The Dutch are trying to figure out how to regulate prostitution. Ten months ago the Netherlands legalized brothels.
Six Innovative Ideas To Reduce Traffic Congestion
Six cities from around the world present innovative ideas for reducing traffic congestion.
The 10 Most Congested Areas In The U.S.
Business 2.0 reports on the United States's 10 most congested urban areas and what they're doing to update their bus systems.
Union Wage Scales Cause Sprawl
Union wages are 50% more when building in Philadelphia as compared to the suburbs. As a result, no new-housing construction in Philadelphia.
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
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Planning for Universal Design
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