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Scientists Say Bush Administration Altered Land Study
Retired government scientists say the Bush administration altered key sections of a scientific environmental impact analysis before relaxing rules regulating cattle grazing on public lands.
Owning A Piece Of History
A prominent environmentalists asks why Americans have such a fascination with owning things -- including the past.
Rapid Growth Strains Vancouver's Transit System
TransLink should spend more than $50 million over the next three years to expand service hours and get new buses on the road faster, says a report to the regional transportation authority.
San Diego's 'Meltdown'
The City of San Diego, once thought of as a model city, is experiencing a political 'melt down'.
Gas Taxes To Fund Sustainable Infrastructure
Cash from gas taxes will be used to fund publict transit and sustainable infrastructure in Canada.
Who Should Get Vegas' Sewage?
As Las Vegas grows, the city is sending more pollutants into Lake Mead, the source of drinking water for millions in the West.
The Politics Of Growth
The Trust for Public Land's president, Will Rogers speaks about how voters across the nation are coping with the politics of growth and the loss of the places they care about.
Small Store, Big Impact
Many small businesses add value to communities that can't be measured solely in monetary terms.
Exploring Urban Issues Through Music
Respected musician Ry Cooder explores the politics and consequences of urban development in his latest album.
How Do You Govern 'The Mother Of All Sprawl'?
What is the global significance of governing a city as huge as Los Angeles?
Expert Doubts Saudi Pledges To Increase Oil Output
Saudi Arabia may have overstated its crude oil reserves and may not be able to meet global demand says energy analyst and author Matthew R. Simmons.
Unique Public-Private Development and Land Swap
A first-of-its-kind public-private development and land swap deal will save a southern California military base.
In Denver's Transit Breakthrough, A Lesson For Detroit
FasTracks is the foundation for a new growth strategy.
America's Cleanest And Dirtiest Cities
A city ranked first or last in a given category does not necessarily mean the city is perfectly pristine or dangerously filthy.
Environmentally-sensitive Urinals Hit The U.S.
From Chicago to Seattle, government facilities are switching to water-free urinals to conserve water and energy.
Coping With The Work Commute In L.A.
Several editors of the Los Angeles Times share their experiences on dealing with traffic in the City of Angels.
Delta Stripers A Hot Pursuit For Serious Anglers
The Sacramento/San Juaquin river system is home to the largest estuary in the west, and a destination for anglers in pursuit of the striped bass.
June 2005 Sustainable Transport E-Update Posted
The Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) releases their most recent update.
Homeland Security Beefing Up San Diego/Tijuana Border Wall
Since 9/11, the border wall that separates the U.S. from Mexico has gone a massive transformation.
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
