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Downtown Blooms In A Detroit Suburb
Fenton, once a commuter's destination, is blooming as its own urban center.
Benefits of 'Mother-in-Law Apartments'
"Accessory dwellings units," known previously as "mother-in-law apartments, can provide the right kind of affordable housing for some.
Water More Valuable Than Oil In Texas
A profit-driven water market has "triggered water wars in Texas. "Water ranches" threaten to pump the state's aquifers dry and cause water shortages.
Why Is Biodiversity Important?
A study demonstrates that biodiversity is important to maintaining the health of an ecosystem.
The South's New Megalopolis
According to the 2000 census, 11 million people live in the metro areas of the Piedmont megalopolis, dubbed Charlantingham.
Las Vegas Wants To Build A Downtown
Las Vegas -- the city best known for it's imitation monuments -- wants to build a real downtown.
Street-Level Thriller
Travis Hugh Culley's novel takes the reader on a breakneck journey through a big city's streets while making a case for sensible city and transportation planning.
Anchorage Weakens Big Box Zoning Proposal
Anchorage, AK, is trying to decide on an ordinance that limits huge stores but does not scare away developers.
Plan To Curb Michigan Sprawl
Initiative aims to curb sprawl and protect Michigan's open space and water resources.
Ten Best Cities For Real Estate Investment
Real estate magazine GlobeSt.com conducts a readers survey to find the top cities for real estate investment.
New Federal Grant Web Portal
The Federal Commons Web portal will provide a one-stop shop for federal grants.
Ten Principles For Smart Growth
Western City publishes its list of ten principles for smart growth. But are cities incorporating the principles in their planning processes?
Census 2000: U.S. Adds 33 Million
During the 1990s the U.S. saw its largest population increase in 10 years.
Saving Phoenix's Obsolete Ghetto
Despite obsolete public housing, its residents fight to keep the Phoenix housing projects.
The Smallest County In The U.S.
According to results from the 2000 Census, the smallest U.S. county is Loving County, Texas, with 67 people.
APA Launches Online Resource For Youth Education
The American Planning Association launches an online newsletter for teaching and involving youth in community planning.
A Comeback For Historic Main Streets
A survey of 200 historic business districts finds that business is good, and property values are rising.
Florida Proposes Controversial Water Plan
Faced with water shortages, Florida is proposing a plan to inject untreated, partly contaminated water into underground water banks. And it wants the E.P.A. to waive safety rules.
Global Warming Linked To Greenhouse Gases
Two studies provide strong evidence of the link between greenhouse gases and global warming.
Most Endangered U.S. Rivers
Environmental group American Rivers has released a list of the most endangered rivers in the U.S.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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