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Bicycle Culture Growing In Los Angeles
Los Angeles cyclists come together to organize "Bike Summer" -- a month long festival of bicycle-related events this June.
Fate of WTC Redevelopment Mired in Controversy
The meaning, purpose and future of both the WTC redevelopment and the "war on terror" with which it has been associated for almost four years are growing more uncertain as opposition to the war in Iraq deepens.
Spokane's Massive Waterfront Development Plan
A major city center development is expected to have a $1 billion impact on Spokane's economy.
Craigslist Launches Environmental Network
Popular website Craigslist launches environmental nonprofit network.
20th-Century Planning: The Good, The Bad, And The Downright Ugly
Planning has come a long way -- just look at Nashville.
Inclusionary Zoning Proposal Not Forgotten in L.A.
After almost a year of delays, the affordable-housing law may get heard in the Los Angeles City Council
Phoenix Looking For A Few Good Developers
The city of Phoenix is seeking partners for a new housing development in the downtown area.
WTC a 'Planning Catastrophe'?
The controversy over what to build at ground zero has been complicated, but is also "very New York". The real catastrophe would be to let the crater sit empty any longer than it must.
Aurora Site Of New VA Medical Center
After years of delays and false starts, Denver-area veterans are finally getting a new medical center.
Georgia's New Aquarium Looks To Break Records
The aquarium, will be the biggest of its kind in the United States.
A New City Beautiful Movement
Nature-oriented urbanism is changing the face of North America's cities.
Coyote Valley Development Plan Wins Charter Award
'Getting it Right: Preventing Sprawl in Coyote Valley' honored in Congress for New Urbanism awards ceremony.
A Collaboration For Los Angeles Biotech Park
The University of Southern California, the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles Collaborate to bring Biotech Research and Economic Development to the Neighborhood of Boyle Heights.
The Growing Popularity Of 'Cinderella' Sites
Brownfield redevelopment is increasingly popular in major U.S. cities.
The Next Big Thing In Shopping
A new type of store combining the convenience of online ordering with the hands-on experience of browsing a store in person is planned for Columbus, OH.
Former Denver Airport Site Gets New Lease On Life
The old Stapleton Airport area now boasts one of the fastest growing 'new urbanism' projects.
A Transect Mapping System
Transect-based codes like the SmartCode provide new opportunities for municipalities to promote New Urbanism and smart growth.
Sports Stadiums Enjoying Rennaissance
All across Europe and America, architects are redefining the look of stadiums.
Retail Shifts Toward Livability, Says Mixed-use Expert
An interview with Richard Heapes about retail trends that affect New Urbanism.
Six-figure Income Vagabonds
White-collar serial relocators, or "relos" are driving sprawl and have little connection to their communities.
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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