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Historic Preservation And The Creative Class
Historic preservation of the built environment is an overlooked, but critical component in the rise of a creative class.
Bus Parking Under Ground Zero Memorial
Plan to accomodate bus parking under Ground Zero memorial faces criticism.
NORCs: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
As the population ages, an increasing number of elderly are creating their own retirement communities by simply staying put.
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Rethinking Historic Preservation
Historic preservation of the built environment is an overlooked, but critical component in the 'rise of a creative class'.
Untimely And Unfair Transit Hikes In Boston
The Boston Globe editorializes on increased fares but decreased service on Boston's subway.
Building A Student Village For 6,000
Need a pizza or cell phone? This new student development will have it all -- including a gondola ride to campus.
Milwaukee's Shopping District Transforming
West National Ave. on Milwaukee's south side is undergoing a remarkable multicultural evolution.
The Essential Guide To The Environment
The BBC presents the 'essential guide' to the 21st century, including a series of interviews and reports on the environment.
Central City Vs. Suburb
While most of us have a preference of where we want to live, both can be home to desirable neighborhoods.
Michigan Takes On Sprawl
Land use is a critical issue in Michigan and
A Study Of HUD's Minimum Property Standards
HUD has had a significant influence on the design and construction of much of the nations' housing stock.
Southern California Finds A Better Way To Grow
Can the sprawling Southern California region use regional planning to come up with a plan for the entire region?
Citizens' Movement Opposes Growth
Florida city aspires to be "un-Lauderdale."
Fuel Standards Change Considered To Encourage Larger Cars
Citing safety concerns, the Bush administration is considering modifying fuel economy standards to encourage larger cars
Gas-Guzzling Continues Despite High Gas Prices
The stagnant economy, the Iraq war, and other factors have caused gas prices to rise. But that hasn't deterred drivers.
Friday Chuckle: How To Become A Famous Architect
This tongue-in-cheek "How-to" guide offers a ten-step program to navigate the world of urban design and become a famous architect.
How The Senate Rejected Oil Drilling In Alaska
Why did eight moderate Republicans vote against oil drilling in Alaska's National Wildlife refuge?
Business Back UK Congestion Pricing
Now one month after being implemented, London's congestion pricing charge has received the support of the city's major businesses.
Big Dig's Downtown Parks
Three firms have been selected to design parks for the most expensive public works project in U.S. history.
Questioning Anti-Transit Figures
A transit-oriented newsletter critically evaluates statements and publications by public transit critic Wendell Cox.
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.
