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Ancient Landmark Threatened By Encroachment

A plan is proposed to ease the encroachment around Stonehenge, Britain's ancient archaeological treasure.

December 4 - The Washington Post

Midtown Atlanta's Urban Vision

Midtown Atlanta, is creating its urban vision with zoning ordinances, streetscape improvements , and transportation changes.

December 4 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mandatory Residential Wheelchair Access In So. CA?

Santa Monica, CA is considering mandatory wheelchair access for new homes and major remodels. This includes a no-step entry.

December 4 - The Los Angeles Times

Cato Institute Critique Of Smart Growth

Using Portland, Oregon as an example, the author attempts to show the problems of smart growth.

December 4 - Cato Institute

How The Segway Human Transporter Works

The official website for the "Segway Human Transporter" offer details about personal transportation device previously known as "Ginger" or "IT."

December 4 - Segway


Segway: 'IT' Can Read Your Mind

The mystery transportation device known as "Ginger" or "It" is an innovative motor scooter that can read your mind. Its official name is the "Segway Human Transporter."

December 4 - Wired

California's Infrastructure Needs Attention

Metro Investment Report interviews Bill Hauck about California's dire infrastructure situation.

December 4 - The Metro Investment Report


Atlanta First City To Announce Segway Pilot Program

Atlanta, GA, announce a pilot program for the Segway Human Tranporter, previously known as "Ginger."

December 4 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A New Urbanism In-Fill Project In So. CA

Some love the old-style bungalows. Others aren't impressed and say that "new urbanism" is being used as a sales pitch.

December 3 - The Los Angeles Times

Bike-on-bus Program Dramtically Reduces Bike Fatalities

Broward County, FL, reduces cyclist fatalities with its "Bike-on-Bus" program.

December 3 - Sun-Sentinel

Judgment Day For Amtrak

Officials conclude that Amtrak has no chance of ever being commercially successful.

December 3 - Time

Southern California's Ahmanson Ranch

Ahmanson Ranch: Housing California's growth won't be accomplished easily in this region.

December 3 - The Metro Investment Report

Phoenix: L.A.'s Next Suburb?

Phoenix residents brag: "At least we're not Los Angeles." It turns out that it's hard to be Los Angeles.

December 3 - The Arizona Republic

Harry Potter's Message About Sprawl

Behind the potions and magical creatures, there is a subtle message about urban sprawl in Harry Potter.

December 3 - Reason Public Policy Institute

The Worst Town In The Nation

Gene Weingarten searches for the 'Armpit of America."

December 3 - The Washington Post

Ginger Unveiled: Urban Planning Revolutionized

After months of hype, Ginger is unveiled -- a self-balancing, motorized scooter that costs less than 5 cents a day to operate.

December 3 - Time

Maryland's Smart 'Smart Growth' Strategy

Neal Peirce writes about Maryland's innovative efforts to involve kids in its smart growth strategy.

December 3 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Industry Aftermath

Debating the effects of terrorism on real estate development.

December 3 - Urban Land Magazine

Ginger's Secrets Revealed: Will It Reshape Our Cities?

Inventor Dean Kamen reveals details about "Ginger" -- the mysterious transportation device that is rumored to be able to to change the world. Will it change the shape of our cities?

December 3 - The New York Times

AIA Long Island Chapter Presents Architecture Awards

Long Island chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented architecture awards.

December 2 - The New York Times

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Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.