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$51 Billion For Transit At Stake On November 2
Over 53 transit ballot initiatives will be voted on this year, worth over $51 billion.
High Speed Internet: The New Amenity
Fiber optics and high speed Internet are becoming as fundamental as plumbing in new developments. Some developers envision a future as telecom providers.
Study Highlights Benefits of Compact Growth
A new Georgia Tech study suggests that smart growth reduces car trips and improves air quality.
Kevin Starr's Seventh Volume On California
Kevin Starr has added a seventh volume to his history of the nation's most populous state.
Architecture Returns To Its Roots
Residential architecture returns to it's roots in Chicago.
US falls behind on solar power
For the past five years, growth in solar and wind power has increased by 30% per year. Yet the Bush Administration's energy policy has failed to respond to this opportunity.
Jersey Barriers Being Adapted For SUV's
In both New York and Massachusetts taller guard rails and Jersey barriers are being used along highways to provide protection from larger and taller vehicles.
Seattle: The New Biotech Hub
Billionaire Paul Allen suggests that Seattle is destined to become the nation's biotechnology hub.
We've Forgotten How To Build Cities
Here's how our cities can return to fostering vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods.
A Primer On Roundabouts
The Region of Waterloo presents an animated tutorial and website about how to use a roundabout.
Homebuyers Prefer Walkable Neighborhoods -- Sometimes
Commentator Joel Schwartz questions the methodology and findings of the NAR/Smart Growth America report.
Homebuyers Prefer Walkable Neighborhoods
A new report finds longer commutes are increasing demand for walkable neighborhoods.
Fighting Off The Chains In Chicago
Traditional urban business district demonstrates the economic impact of local retail, restaurant, and service businesses.
City Fiscal Conditions In 2004
Cities are responding to the deteriorating fiscal conditions in a variety of ways. The most common response has been to raise or institute new fees and charges for services.
California Program Rewards Landowners Who Save Trees
Other states are studying California's newly launched voluntary program that offers incentives to landowners to leave forests standing.
Learning From Lower Manhattan
Participants in an AIA-sponsored conference report on the lessons learned from the efforts to rebuild lower Manhattan.
A Conversation With David Orr
An interview with environmental educator and writer David Orr.
Comparing Smart Growth In 15 Cities
A new analysis of growth compares Portland's attempt to curb sprawl and protect rural land with 14 other US cities, including Seattle and Boise.
Shaping The City: Smart Growth Misunderstood
Polarized debate over smart growth is an obstacle says Roger K. Lewis.
Decision 2004: Where's the urban agenda?
There's no shortage of challenges facing America's cities -- too bad neither candidates are addressing them.
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
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
