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Rebuilding Iraq
A little-known, Pentagon-run civilian force will be responsible for spearheading the effort to rebuilding Iraq's infrastructure.
'Memorial Mania' In Lower Manhattan
As memorials proliferate in crowded Lower Manhattan, planners and architects sound a note of caution.
Sizing Up Economic Development
For years we’ve debated how big our local governments ought to be — without factoring in economic development.
Alaska Wildlife Refuge Drilling Vote Nears
Republicans are having trouble getting enough votes for allowing drilling the the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Using Technology To Tame Traffic
New technologies attempt to predict congestion and help drivers steer clear.
Protecting Forests From Urban Sprawl
Anti-sprawl efforts in King County, WA, use an innovative financial model
Rebuilding California's Infrastructure
A new PPIC report analyzes the issues and opportunities confronting three of the state's major infrastructure responsibilities--education, water, and transportation.
What Will Happen To Historic Preservation Tax Credits?
The White House's economic plan compromises the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, writes Richard Moe in a WSJ editorial.
Paying For Faster Commutes
Value-pricing a way out of traffic jams using special lanes.
Coping With The Commute
The average urban driver spends 62 hours sitting in traffic. Riders on the elevated Metrorail look on the congested traffic below as entertainment.
Why Mass Transit Makes Sense
Building more freeways only promotes sprawl and worsens traffic. Here's why investing in public transportation makes sense...
Sprawl And Density Limits: Readers Respond
Readers respond to article that claims some anti-sprawl measures only add to sprawl.
Tokyo's Secret Underground City
Seven riddles suggest that there is a secret city beneath Tokyo -- and a government plot to keep it secret.
Fearing Detroit From Afar
"You need Detroit. Detroit is your punching bag, your kicking post, your whipping boy."
America's Most Dangerous Cities
CNN/Money offers their list of American cities with the most reported crimes per 1,000 citizens.
Forest Vs. Growth In California
Is the Cleveland National Forest in the way of urban growth, or a sacrosanct wilderness area amid a growing state?
Architects Volunteer Weekend For 'Search For Shelter'
Architects volunteer to design and build houses for non-profits as part of the long-running "Search for Shelter" charette.
Free Transit Planners Guidebook And CD-ROM
The Federal Tansit Administration offers a gree guide for estimating the benefits and costs of public transit projects.
Chicago's Urban Design Mistakes
Architecture critic Blair Kamin lists urban design mistakes that "deaden" Chicago's cityscape.
BRT: Better Than Rail?
Maryland officials seriously consider the advantages of bus rapid transit for the Baltimore 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.
