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Turning Edge Cities Into Real Cities
Edge cities in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and elsewhere are becoming real cities. Planning Magazine investigates.
Working With GSA In Your Community
An Update on U.S General Services Administration's Urban Development/Good Neighbor Initiatives Nationwide.
Chicago's Wacker Drive Returns
Upper Wacker Drive in Chicago was reopened after a two-year, $200 million reconstruction project.
Terrorism Insurance Bill Could Benefit Real Estate
President Bush signed a terrorism insurance law that could provide relief to the real estate industry and jumpstart construction projects held up since last year's terrorist attacks.
A Fifties Neighborhood
Just seven miles from downtown Manhattan, a quiet "fifties" neighborhood.
Low-cost Cities
There has been plenty of discussion in the international development community about low-cost housing. Now a new concept emerges -- low cost cities.
Hudson Valley Train Station Plans Unveiled
Design proposals for a multi-modal center along the Hudson River were unveiled.
Where's The Real Route 66?
The famous 'mother road' from Chicago to Los Angeles was realigned numerous times. Where is the real route?
Seattle's Monorail Route Will Follow 'Yes' Precincts
"Yes" vote precincts may overcome NIMBYism and welcome construction.
The End Of The Boston Redevelopment Agency?
BRA is both hated and loved. The looming expiration of many of its urban renewal areas has made the agency face its future.
Smart Growth Equals Smart Greenhouse Gas Reduction
A major side benefit of smart growth type efforts by states is greenhouse gas reduction.
Keeping The 'Mixed' In Mixed Income
What does it take to keep mixed-income housing truly mixed?
Do Texas Counties Need New Powers To Cope With Urban Sprawl?
Should Texas counties be given the key to the planning tool box.
Keep It Down!
Operation Silent Night cracks down on noise pollution in New York City.
Michigan's Smart Growth Governor And Her Unlikely Allies
The Michigan Land Use Institutelaunches a new series about the post-election efforts to prepare for Michigan's Smart Growth future.
A New National Trend Toward Mass Transit
The Christian Science Monitor suggests that traffic may be forcing the national mood about mass transit to change.
Conventional Rail Vs. 'Gadgetbahnen'
Do "innovative" transportation solutions and personal rapid transit offer greater utility than conventional steel wheel and rail technology?
The Environmental Significance Of Cities
Ecologists are finding that urban areas have surprisingly high levels of bio-diversity and may play a critical role in determining our environmental future.
A 'Greenfields Fee' In Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Romney has proposed a 'Greenfields Fee' for developers who would build in the countryside.
Cruise Ships For The Homeless?
Searching for a solution to a growing homelessness problem, New York City considers housing the homeless on retired luxury liners.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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.
