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Small Farms On The Prarie Bow To A Wal-Mart Era
As megafarms take over, rural towns fight for survival.
The Best WTC Design: It's Not One Of The Finalists
"The primary function of the new site must be the primary function of the old" says Kai Thompson whose husband died at Ground Zero.
Yellowstone: Should Snowmobiles Be Allowed?
Environmentalists oppose new rules that will allow snowmobile continued access to the Yellowstone National Park.
Big Chains Crowd Chicago's Loop
National chains lease most of the retail space in downtown Chicago, squeezing out local and independent businesses.
Does 'Downzoning' Work?
The story of how a remarkable 'downzoning' effort to save the Occoquan Reservoi
ASLA Declares National Landscape Architecture Week
The American Society of Landscape Architects has announced that April 19-27, 2003 will be National Landscape Architecture Week.
Glendening To Lead Anti-Sprawl Institute
Former Gov. Parris N. Glendening will lead the newly formed Smart Growth Leadership Institute.
Millions Wasted In Sloppy Construction Of Miami Schools
Tens of millions of dollars are wasted in slow, sloppy construction, according to a Miami Herald expose.
Ottawa Urged To Invest In Public Transit
Advisory panel recommends $1-billion a year in federal budget for fund to promote public transportation in cities.
Glendening To Lead New Smart Growth Leadership Institute
Former Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening will become the new persident of a new smart growth institute to educate lawmakers about smart growth policies.
The Anti-Anti-Growth Backlash
It may not yet count as a national trend but in an effort to increase the local tax base, some towns are easing growth restrictions.
Changing The DNA Of Development
Is changing codes and building rules is the only way to revolutionize development in the United States?
Southern California: Geography Is Destiny
Different reactions to Southern California's two largest developments demonstrate that geography is destiny.
Malformed Consent
One viewpoint on why local decisions regarding infrastructure and growth issues may not be as valid as they appear.
Ireland To Modernize Road Signs
Travellers to Ireland know that the country's quaint road signs are both endearing and impossible. Now the signs will be upgraded.
Michigan New Leader In U.S. Movement To Tame Sprawl
Governor Jennifer Granholm and GOP take steps to cure "plague upon the land."
Investment Tests Take 'Community' Out Of CRA
The current process of reform of the Community Reinvestment Act is apparently being driven by 'goals inconsistent with good public policy.'
Computer Game Helps Teach Kids About Planning
A contest inspired by 'SimCity' gives middle-schoolers a taste of the complexities of city planning -- and the fun of making a perfect place
California's Future Is In The Politics Of Water
The agricultural sector will provide a key resource for continuing urban prosperity, write William Fulton and Paul Shigley.
Funding Roads Or Public Transit?
The Rocky Mountain News presents a point-counterpoint over a Colorado bill that proposes to divert funds into a "congestion relief fund" to be spent on roads rather than public transit.
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.
