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High Tech Campus Causes Sprawl
Will a new high-tech campus proposed by Cisco Systems in northern California spawn suburban sprawl, pollution and traffic?
The Resort Squeeze On SUVs
SUVs keep getting bigger. What will drivers do when they don't fit in garages?
Land Trusts Reward Conservationists
Limit growth on desirable property and still make a profit. Sound good? Check out land trusts!
HUD Investigation In Miami
Officials from Washington will decide if the City of Miami reneged on its deal to help fund a redevelopment plan.
The Battle For Seattle's Waterfront
Fisheries and lumber mills are facing extinction as Puget Sound is being redeveloped for condominiums and offices with a view.
The Case For Public Transit In Buffalo
Ed Deutschman can tell you why public transit makes sense in Buffalo. But is anyone listening?
Traffic Headaches In South Tampa
Residents are working with the City to find traffic solutions for their community.
Olympic Bid Could Provide Public Housing
Tampa Housing Authority Officials are looking to work with the Florida 2012 Olympic Committee to build new units.
Washington D.C. To Aid With El Toro
In a meeting with county officials, Clinton aides promise to help in the transfer of the former base
Development Project Awards For Excellence
The Urban Land Institute has recognized 11 urban development projects across the US with a prestigious Award for Excellence.
The New Yosemite National Park
Getting people out of their automobiles and into the natural beauty of the park is a goal of the restored park plans.
Highway Project Aggravates Residents
Residents along U.S. 95 are looking for answers from the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Transportation Outlook Dims
Washington area transportation agency announces region needs to increase spending by 50 percent.
LA Regional Technology Scorecard
LA's regional technology alliance updates its ranking of Southern California's technology environment.
Underground Rumblings
The life and message of Roger Toussaint and how he plans to revive an ailing transit union.
Family Transportation Bill Is No Small Potatoes
"It costs more to feed your car than your family."
Changing Flow Of The Missouri Proposed
Officials propose changing the water flow of the Missouri river help endangered species re-igniting "one of the Midwest's nastiest environmental battles."
It's A Sprawl World After All...
Report says residents of Denver area spend 17 cents of each dollar on transportation costs
Tampa Factory Transforming Into Housing
A non-profit group is planning to renovate an abandoned cigar factory into new apartments.
$150 Billion Action Plan To Ease Traffic congestion
User fees, gas taxes, license fees and auto-parts surcharges are all a part of the 20 year transportation vision for Seattle.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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