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Saving Boston's Boylston Street
Can Boston's Boylston Street ever become the city's Champs Elysees? No, but it might become a sophisticated mixed-use boulevard.
East Coast Vs. West Coast
It turns out that the New York-Los Angeles dichotomy is more opinion than fact. The two places are becoming more alike.
New Urbanism: A Conspiracy For Small Towns?
Columnist Bill Roberts argues that for small western towns, embracing new urbanism is akin to suicide.
Education: At What Cost Success?
Sylvia Lavin, chairwoman of UCLA's department of architecture and urban design, has dramatically boosted the school's reputation. But is the cost too high?
Urban Parks: Innovate Or Stagnate
If the majority of America's parks aren't going to stagnate, they're going to need to learn from those parks that are getting it right.
PRT: Public Transit Of The Future?
Thirty years in development, a Minnesota inventor debuted SkyWeb Express, a personal rapid transit (PRT) system that has some people excited about the future of public transit.
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Urban Parks: Innovate Or Stagnate
If the majority of America's parks aren't going to stagnate, they're going to need to learn from those parks that are getting it right.
Why The SBA Cares About Sprawl
The SBA agrees to evaluate environmental and growth impacts of its loans as part of a lawsuit settlement.
Reinventing McDonald's Architecture
McDonald's asked 30 designers to come up with new plans for restaurants and two designers make the finalist list.
Libeskind's WTC Plan Hits First Trouble Spot
Massive mall operator Westfield America has become disgruntled with the redevelopment process and has raised objections to design elements.
Nation's Leaders Can't Avoid Traffic Either
Recent traffic problems in Washington D.C. dominated a debate on homeland security in a Congressional hearing.
A Disinformation Battle In Michigan?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources attempts to confront disinformation campaigns waged by property rights activists.
The Cost Of Car Ownership
Livable Places offers a fact sheet showing how the financial burden of owning a car may preclude homeownership.
Live Traffic Reports On Your Handheld
A GPS-enabled handheld device running new Mapopolis software can track your location and warn you of slow traffic conditions ahead.
Is Public Opinion The Best Jury For 9/11 Memorial?
A distinguished jury introduced to judge a competition for a 9/11 memorial must not ignore public opinion.
Nine-year Investigation Of Cisneros To End
Nine years and $19 million later, it's finally time to end the investigation of the former HUD secretary. It looks like he did nothing wrong.
Council For European Urbanism Formed
A group of European and American urban designers met in Bruges to discuss New Urbanism and traditional design in Europe.
Is That A Daisy Growing On Your Roof?
More people are finding that 'ecoroofs' help both their property and the environment blossom.
Are Height Restrictions Stifling Seattle's Capitol Hill?
Capitol Hill is already Seattle's densest neighborhood. Will Seattle City government allow it to grow any further?
MIT's Media Lab In Trouble
MIT's storied Media Lab, which grew out of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, is on the brink of breakup.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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Planning for Universal Design
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