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A Renewed Focus On Fixing Brownfields
The Brownfields Revitalization and Environmental Restoration Act of 2001, would provide cleanup funds and limit liability for brownfield developers.
Why Seattle Is Losing Its Grip
Seattle was the "most livable" city in the 90s. Citizens believed they controlled their own destiny. No more.
American Main Street Award Winners
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces five winners of Great American Main Street Awards.
Free Planning Course Materials On Web
As part of a ground-breaking 10-year initiative, MIT announced that it will make its course materials available on the Web.
Field Of Dreams
New baseball stadiums with retro architectural designs are returning to the central city and participating in the revitalization of the downtown.
The Urban Turnaround
An analysis of census data From 1950 to 2000 scores the 1990s as the best postwar decade for population change in older industrial cities.
I'll Be Watching You
Can video surveillance of public areas reduce crime? And what about privacy issues?
Top Ten Endangered National Parks
The National Park Conservation Association has released a list of the top 10 endangered national parks in the U.S.
Bush's Policies Threaten Public Health
New York Times Op-Ed criticizes the Bush administration's stand on the environmental issues and warns that public health is in danger.
Wind Energy Charges Ahead
Wind energy is finally competive with conventional energy source and experts say the U.S. has the potential of being the "Saudi Arabia of Wind."
Boston Pulses With Change
New census information shows that Boston is "pulsing with change." Minorities now represent over 50% of the population.
Lenders Are Afraid Of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Big lenders are complaining that these mortgage giants, created by the government to encourage home ownership, have overstepped their roles.
Local Government and Growth Control
The mayor of Eagan, MN, writes about local government politics and controlling growth.
Most Wired U.S. Cities
Portland and Seattle emerge as the most wired U.S. cities in Nielson's Net Ratings.
Dallas Vs. Houston: Which City Is Better?
A Texas-sized rivalry between these two fast-growing cities heats up -- so much that planners in Houston are renaming Dallas Street.
Ideas To Limit Sprawl In Virginia
Planners come up with a list of ideas to limit sprawl in Virginia.
Architects Should Be Involved In Preservation
Critic Herbert Muschamp encourages architects to be more involved in architectural preservation efforts.
Auto Alternatives and the U.S.: A Lost Cause?
Faced with high fuel prices and global warming, number of cars in the U.S. continues to rise. Is an alternative to cars a lost cause?
Urban Vs. Rural: Has The U.S. Reached Equilibrium?
After two centuries of urbanization, has the U.S. reached an equilibrium between urban and rural lifestyles?
Solving Los Angeles' Transportation Woes
According to Martha Welbourne, Project Director of the Surface Transit Project, the new long-range draft report by the Metropolitan Transit Authority paints an ominous future if steps aren't taken to form regional planning solutions.
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.
