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RFQ For New York's High Line Master Plan
Efforts to reclaim the High Line, the unused 1.5-mile-long elevated rail structure on Manhattan’s West side, have taken a major step towards becoming a reality.
World-wide Quality Of Life Survey
For overall quality of life, Zurich and Geneva are the top-ranked cities. Baghdad scores lowest.
Will local governments ever control Wal-Mart?
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County, California voters chose between 'consumer choice' and 'local control.'
What Makes A 'Good City'?
Canada's Governor-General discusses innovative efforts to create liveable communities nationwide.
European High Speed Rail Gets A Boost
High speed rail receives an important vote of confidence from Spain and France.
Stormwater As A Resource
A controversial development uses a freshwater wetlands system to treat stormwater and urban runoff from a 1,000-acre watershed in southern California.
Court Rules on Abuse of Eminent Domain
The Colorado Supreme Court overturned a city's effort to condemn part of a lake to make way for a Wal-Mart development.
California's Immigrants Showing New Trends
A new report from the University of Southern California highlights important shifts in the welfare of new and established immigrants.
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Although the Senate has passed its version of the multi-year surface transportation reauthorization, agreement in the House is harder to reach.
New School Construction as a Catalyst for Sprawl
Increasingly, school districts are building brand new schools on the outskirts of cities rather than renovating the structures they have.
Debates About Wal-Mart Supercenters in California Rage On
The big-box retailer still can't crack the California market.
More People, More Prisons?
Some Georgia counties consider new jails to be essential infrastructure for supporting metropolitan population growth.
Jetson's Style Transport Coming to Santa Cruz, California
Hugely popular demonstration vehicles could be running in this beach town in less than one year.
The Curse Of The Creative Class?
Cities rushing to embrace Richard Florida's 'creative class' strategies are likely to be disappointed, writes Steven Malanga.
Unlikely Environmentalists
Conservative Republican hunters and anglers are unhappy with the Bush administration's envirornmental policies.
Ventura City Manager Discusses Value Of Smart Growth
Newly-appointed city manager of Ventura, CA, Rick Cole addresses the challenges ahead for smart growth in a traditionally anti-growth environment.
British Motorists Underestimate The Cost Of Driving By 50%
Vehicle owners in the U.K. underestimate the cost of driving by 50% but 80% are not willing to give up their cars.
Sidewalks vs. Streets
New York City officials debate plans for the World Trade Center redevelopment.
Redrawing The Map Of Immigrant Settlement
Unparalleled immigration in the 1980s and 1990s transformed many older immigrant gateways and created new ones. In this paper, Audrey Singer analyzes the new geography of American immigration .
Can You Own Too Many Cars?
The liberal city of Berkeley considers becoming the first city to tax people who own three cars.
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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