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NY Times Sprawl Controversy
The director of Smart Growth America, disputes a New York Times article about a splinter in the smart growth community.
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Ecologically-based Municipal Land Use Planning
Current land use practices are doomed to failure because they rely on zoning that ignores the capacity and function of the community's natural resources.
Building Boom Reshaping Chicago Skyline
As new malls and condos replace buildings of historic significance, Chicago struggles with the question: What is more important, property rights and progress or preserving architectural heritage?
Managing Growth: Some Cities Take Action
Some cities in Georgia are creating their own long-term strategies to combat urban sprawl. Critics argue that some "smart growth" ordinances violate property rights and cause other problems.
Learning From San Francisco's Housing Crisis
Soaring housing prices are driving the middle class out of the Bay Area; experts and economists warn that the crisis could spread to other parts of California.
Vacant Land in Cities: An Urban Resource
Vacant land and abandoned buildings can be an economic development resource for cities.
What Is Your State's Most Enlightened Town?
Utne Reader publishes its list of the most enlightened town for every American state.
The State Of Online Real Estate
46% of all online consumers have already used the Internet to research real estate related information. Is this the future?
Planning News From Washington
APA publishes it's January legislative update on public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
Wetlands As Purifier For Urban Runoff
Laguna Niguel has begun to establish a network of wetlands that will treat polluted water and provide habitat for numerous species.
Bringing Residential Development To Downtown
Though the Olymipics were more than 4 years ago, the promise of a downtown Atlanta renaissance is finally becoming a reality.
The Battle Against Sprawling Development
Beverly Rhea works to stamp out spawl in one of the nation's fastest growing regions - metro Atlanta.
A City Commons In Downtown L.A.
A park has been proposed for the heart of the city, linking the new concert hall, the cathedral and current buildings.
Volume-based Garbage Collection Tested
The Community of Temple Terrace is conducting a pilot program where residents are billed for the trash they generate.
Top Real Estate Stories Of 2000
Inman News summarizes its top real estate stories from 2000 -- from online loaning to consumer credit scores.
Interview With Census Director Prewitt
The census is the largest applied social science project in history. What do the results imply for the US?
America's 10 Most Enlightened Towns
This isn't your typical "best places" tabulation of cities. Utne Reader creates it's own definition of community.
So. California's Infrastructure Needs Attention
How will Southern California deal with an unprecedented pressure on the region's infrastructure?
Keeping Up With Growth
The City of Reno is adding over $260 million in public projects to cope with the region's growth.
50 Best Cities To Grow A Company
Inc. Magazine lists the 50 best areas to start and grow a company.
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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