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Finding L.A.'s Next Planning Director
The Los Angeles Times outlines the challenges that will be faced by a new Planning Director, and provides a brief history of planning in the city.
The Height Of Foolishness: Sprawl Without Growth
Detroit region, unlike others, in grip of no-win development strategy
University Expansion And Eminent Domain
Should a University invoke eminent domain in its plans for expansion, asks Emily Schwarz in this week's Planetizen Op-Ed.
Slicing And Dicing The Past To Get To The Future
Plans to slip a sparkling new 72 story condo tower behind vintage facades spurs debate on the nature of architectural preservation.
Communities To Fight Base Closings
Smaller communities who rely on the the economic power of local bases vow to fight plans to close their home military basess.
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University Expansion and Eminent Domain
Should a University invoke eminent domain in its plans for expansion? If so, what responsibility do developer-universities have to the community?
Proposed Transportation Bill Is The Wrong Approach
Brookings scholars discuss the federal transportation reauthorization.
Does New York Need A New Stadium?
The 2012 Games in New York City might be in jeopardy if the stadium deal falls through.
The Next Big Thing: Urban Condo Conversions
Raleigh-area apartment complex capitalizes on a growing national condo building trend.
How To Measure TOD Outcomes
A new report offers indicators to measure the outcomes of transit-oriented development.
Nation's Worst Superfund Sites
Thirty-four shuttered military bases remain the nation's worst toxic waste sites despite billions spent on cleanup.
Ecotopia
Grist Magazine revisits the 1970s eco-cult classic that gripped a nation.
Georgia's Proposed Toll Road
A heavy backlash against a toll road in Georgia spurs several innovative compromises.
At Long Last... A Downtown ASU Campus
Phoenix approves land deal after months of negotiation.
The Ethnic Economy As A Revitalization Strategy
Immigrant communities often create thriving economies of small businesses that can revitalize declining cities -- if modernist planners will let them.
Proposed Military Base Closings Announced
The Pentagon recommends closing nearly 180 military bases, including 33 big bases, from Hawaii to Maine.
Friday Funny: Improving Amtrak
The Onion offers its top tips for improving Amtrak's propsects for funding.
'Agritourism' Gaining In Popularity
The growing trend of "entertainment farming" could be a great financial boon to Califormia's agricultural community.
Riverfront Park To Put New Face On Cincinnati
A $78M project along the Ohio River will unify the riverfront between two stadiums.
Stadiums Do Little To Help Urban Growth
Anaheim's local government, wary of bringing an NFL stadium into the area, says it would do more financial harm than good.
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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