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Stapleton: Is This New Urbanism?
Quebec Square at the former Stapleton airport is a high-profile new urbanist project that some critics say ignores new urbanist principles.
What Makes People Care About The Environment?
Why do some people care about environment? NPR host Tavis Smiley talks to John Quigley, the activist who tried to save an ancient oak, and actress Rene Russo about the environment.
The Nation's Largest Growth Visioning Effort
Southern California kicks-off an innovative two year effort in growth visioning -- the nation's largest effort to date.
A Modern Mass Transit System
A state-of-the-art mass transit system is being constructed in one of the most densely populated places on earth.
The Future Of California's Coastal Commission
A Constitutional defect raises other questions about California's Coastal Commission.
Hybrids Popularity Increases
Carmakers are responding to the growing popularity of hybrid vehicles.
Property Rights Politics In Nevada County, CA
Pretty Place, ugly politics: Nevada County is home to some of the ugliest political discourse imaginable, pitting Smart Growth proponents against a well-funded growth lobby.
President Bush's 2003 State Of The Union Speech
Following is the text of President Bush's State of the Union address as delivered Tuesday, January 28, 2003.
The Fatal Flaw In Open Space Preservation
How long does land preservation really last? Should a dying man's will forever constrain his property?
New 'Desal' Plants Make Growth Easier
New desalination technology is bringing down the cost of converting salty water to freshwater.
How A Community Sacked A Bypass
A bypass demise yields unique transportation partnership.
Affordable Housing: Build More Or Keep What We Have?
In New York City, over 100,000 units of affordable housing developed in the 60's and 70's now get the chance to experiment with privatization.
Bidding War Over Former Marine Base Will Fund A Park
The City of Irvine, CA plans to auction the 4,700 acre former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station to developers, generating funds and land for a park.
How To Ambush The Environment
Critics say the Bush administration has launched an "all-out assault" on the environment.
Cities In The Sky
Are the proposals for the World Trade Center really preview of master plans for our 21st-century cities?
The Missing Piece Of The Traffic Puzzle
Children spend over an hour each day in cars. Travel habits of parents driving children adds to traffic congestion.
Asheville's Renaissance
The Asheville Citizen-Times begins a series on the renaissance of downtown Asheville, NC, and its future.
Should Vacant Houses Be Required To Have Windows And Doors?
Neighbors are tired of living next door to boarded-up houses. Philadelphia considers a bill requiring boards to be replaced with windows and doors.
Salvaging The Colorado/Imperial Water Deal
Former Calfiornia Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg discusses next steps for saving the Imperial water deal.
The Narrow Base Of The New Urbanists
Michael Pyatok argues that CNU members too often serve clients who co-opt New Urbanism by simply repackaging suburban sprawl in more seductive "urbane" clothing.
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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.
