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Climatologists Wager On Global Warming
Russian scientists make a $10,000 bet with a British climate expert that the planet will cool over the next decade.
City's Obsession With Safety Is Dangerous
Many regulations that are well-meaning end up frustrating the ability of planners to build an interesting engaging city, writes Christopher Hume.
Three Generations, One Home
The growth rate has doubled for dwellings with grandparents, parents, and kids - bucking the independent-living trend.
Limits On Building Permits = Higher Home Prices
In a sample of 120 metropolitan areas, the housing stock expanded 40 percent in the 1950s. In the 1990s, it rose only 14 percent.
Tempe's Vertical Growth
Other Phoenix area cities are keeping an eye on Tempe's decision to build up.
Video Profile Of A NY Real Estate Blogger
An innovative 'video magazine' profiles Lockhart Steele, a real estate blogger from New York.
Auto Travel In The Future
The next generation of cars will auto-sense traffic, accidents, and be self-guided. But who will drive?
Missing The Boat On Global Warming
When do you plan for a flood? When it comes to global warming, the answer to this classic question is: "Too late", writes Jane Holtz Kay.
Base Training At The Presidio
As the BRAC commission weighs the fate of bases across the nation, The Slatin Report looks at one outcome that will be tough to repeat. [Includes photos.]
Sense Of Community Lost With Bigger Homes, Farther Away
Conservative commentator Cal Thomas captures the critical impact of the built environment on our sense of well-being and quality of life.
CBS Special On Historic Preservation
CBS Sunday Morning examines both sides of debates over historic landmarks in New York City, Chicago and St. Louis.
Public Spending For Public Benefit
A report explains how public agencies can use their purchasing power to promote local economic development.
Dynamically Pricing Parking, Or The Goldilocks Principle
Will new curbside sensor technology make it possible to price parking spaces based on demand and usage?
New York City Tries To Keep Wal-Mart Out
The New York City Council passes a bill aimed at grocers making it harder for Wal-Mart to open a store in the city.
Stormwater Laws And Smart Growth
Barriers to better development patterns are often rooted in stormwater permits and related codes and regulations.
Rancher Turns Tables On Environmental Group
An Arizona rancher wins a defamation claim against conservation nonprofit, 'turning the tables on the green groups by using their own playbook.'
A History Of Transit Planning (And Not), In Los Angeles
Can LA's new mayor beat back the 'demons that have derailed L.A.’s most ambitious transit plans' and build the rail system Los Angeles deserves?
What's Behind The Condo Explosion?
Do exploding condo prices signal and housing bubble or the preferences of a new demographic of homeowner?
Land Use Lessons From The 17th Century
A BBC documentary offers lessons to be learned from 17th Century farming practices.
A Financial Analysis Of L.A.'s Grand Ave. Plan
An independent financial analysis of LA's iconic Grand Ave. plan shows just how complex big public-private deals can be.
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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