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Amanda The Architect?
E-Toy's new architect doll comes with all the accessories an architect needs.
Facing The Consequences of Rapid Growth
The Columbus, Ohio region will study remedies for one of the consequences of rapid growth -- congestion.
10 Steps to Attracting High Tech
This paper uses Seattle's example to lay out ten steps that officials can take to develop a high tech sector in their cities.
Making LA More Pedestrian Friendly
A three-phased plan is proposed to make the downtown Los Angeles civic center pedestrian-friendly.
CA Coastal Commission May Battle U.S.
The U.S.Department of Commerce may deny a request by the California Coastal Commission for a seat to review plans.
Advertising On City Websites?
Honolulu became the first known city to accept advertising on its website. Here's what other cities are saying...
The Internet Meets Montana
The story of a rural Montana town reconciling old West values with the new Net economy.
Unraveling Transportation and Land Use
How 1.6 million people became part of the transportation and land use solution.
Seattle Rail Costs Jump To $3.6 Billion
The estimated cost of Seattle's 22-mile light-rail line has risen 50% and won't open until 2009.
Sprawl: Who Is The Top Offender?
Some experts tracking national sprawl trends have identified the top offender.
Traffic Control Grant For State
Michigan to get a $7 million state grant to link high-tech traffic information.
Virginia's E-Communities
Several new technologies initiatives are blooming in Virginia.
The Vanguard Of Design
Ten architecture firms offer a vision of the future of architecture.
Competition Key To Open Access
Open access has become an important issue for many cities. This editorial lays out the arguments.
Group Calls for Vast Plaza in Revival of Civic Center
Proposal by city's influential figures calls for a pedestrian-friendly plaza in downtown Los Angeles but faces "formidable political andfinancial obstacles."
Georgia Considers Plan To Preserve Green Space
Transferable development rights (TDR)-- successful in other states--are being considered to protect farmland and environmentally sensitive zones while allowing intown development.
Belmont Learning Center Revisited
By a margin of one vote, Superintendent Romer was given permission to explore 3 possibilities for Belmont.
Voters Shout: Fight Sprawl Or Get Out
Voters in Michican townships and counties sent a clear message about sprawl.
Arizona Alternative Fuel Incentive Backfires
Arizona embarked on a plan to spend$10 million to "incent" people to convert their vehicles to clean fuels.
Is Zoning Bad For Good Neighborhoods?
Is "common sense" more successful than land use zoning?
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
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
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.
