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Moynihan Helped Shape America's Main Street
Remembering Pat Moynihan's interest in architecture and his contributions to U.S.cities.
Fear Factor: War And Real Estate
What is the impact of the Iraq War on U.S. real estate?
A Conspiracy Opposing Smart Growth?
Is there a vast right-wing conspiracy opposing smart growth policies? Reason explores the personal attacks leveled against critics of restrictive land-use policies.
Saving The Remains Of A Successful Urban Renewal Project
One of the nation's largest redevelopment efforts from the 1950s and 1960s is in danger of being destroyed.
Suburbia: An Endangered Species?
James Howard Kunstler discusses suburbia as an endangered species in the light of oil peak and human social needs. [Link corrected.]
Mass Transit Plans On 'Collision Course'
Should South Florida's Tri-Rail be transformed into a new regional transportation authority?
Rebuilding Afghanistan
Real estate in some parts of Kabul now is higher per square foot than in downtown Dallas.
Plateauing Gas Tax Needs Another Look
This survey, the lastest in the Brookings Transportation Reform Series, describes the history, yield, and sometimes slanted state use of taxes on motor fuels--the "gas tax." It urges reforming the tax before hiking it.
The Edgeless City
The Miami region epitomizes America's newest metropolitan form, the 'edgeless city.'
Safest U.S. Cities
CNN/Money's list of American cities with the fewest reported crimes per 1,000 citizens includes some surprises.
Environmental Justice Guidelines
New rules require extra environmental justice review for projects planned in low-income, minority areas.
Efforts To Curb 'Development On Steroids'
Rob Brinkman wants to prevent Gainesville, FL from becoming "another South Florida."
Final Four Student Design Teams
Students Teams from Harvard, MIT, Penn, and USC Face Off in Redesign of Washington's South Capitol Street in ULI design competition.
The Largest Development In L.A. County's History
Los Angeles County edges closer to approval of the largest development in the county's history.
Software To Aid Development Decision-making
A new software program may aid land-use and development decision-making.
The Future Of Monorail Design In Seattle
Seattle's future monorail stations may look more like art than transit infrastructure.
Michigan's New Land-Use Council
Michigan launches new land use council to handle development issues.
A Planning Checklist For Your Next Community
Centennial, L.A. County's city of tomorrow, incorporates 33 'strategies and guidelines' for creating better communities.
San Francisco Landmark Is Reborn
San Francisco's overhauled Ferry Building stands "as grand as a cathedral" on the city's bayfront.
Suburbs: Regional Plan Flawed
Does Chicago Metropolis 2020 ignore the good planning that has been done in the region?
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)
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.
