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Boycott Divides ACSP
After an unusually divisive debate, ACSP leadership moves the annual 2005 conference out of Charleston to support the ongoing NAACP boycott of South Carolina.
In Exurbia, Church Replaces The Town Square
Rocking and rolling megachurches create community for transient exurban families.
San Francisco Considers Congestion Pricing
Several city leaders are considering a downtown toll zone where drivers would be charged to enter the city center.
University-Community Collaboration For Better Public Spaces
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning in conjunction with the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy has released a report that profiles 13 university-lead collaborations on smart growth initiatives.
Bus Rapid Tranist Questioned
Virginia's largest beach resort is skeptical of proposed transit system.
Can Burbs Develop Town Centers?
Joel Kotkin writes that it is time to declare a winner in the war on urban sprawl. The winner is sprawl.
Betting On The Housing Boom
Who will be adversely affected if the current real estate bubble bursts?
Racial, Economic Polarization Found in Canadian Cities
Study of five major Canadian urban centres finds that while Canadians value diversity, problems with social exclusion still persist.
Betting On Dirt
Many middle class-investors are moving their investments to real estate -- in some cases to land they've never even seen.
Is Wind Power Just Hot Air?
Skeptics claim that the benefits of wind power have been overstated.
Higher Density Development: Myth and Fact
This is the sixth in a series of publications designed to dispel myths and offer good examples related to growth and land use.
The Illusion Of Free Parking
The New York Times reviews "The High Cost of Free Parking," a new book published by the American Planning Association.
Suburbs Become Exurbs
Urban centers feel the impact as new residents move beyond the traditional suburbs.
A Planned Town To Be Built For The Deaf
Plans are underway for Salem, South Dakota to be the first town designed for the deaf.
In Bohemian Zone Of Free Spirits, Can Spaces Be Assigned?
Venice Beach may require peddlers to buy a $25 permit and participate in a twice-monthly lottery in order to claim a spot.
US Cities Losing Their Attractiveness, Florida Says
Richard Florida says the US is "shooting itself in the foot" when it comes to attracting global talent.
Athens Facing True Cost of Olympic Games
A "useless" tram system, shoddily-constructed buildings and spiralling debt are Athens' Olympic legacy.
Ventura County Summit Focuses On Livable Communities
Electeds and community leaders focus on solutions to traffic and housing affordability woes
Thom Mayne Profiled
Pritzker-winning architect Thom Mayne says that the '60s still inspires his designs for buildings and homes.
Dubai's Royal Family Becomes One Of Largest Apartment Landlords In U.S.
A Manhattan investment manager teams up with Dubai's royal familyfor a $1 billion apartment acquisition.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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