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Is New Urbanism Social Engineering?
Criticism of planned communities as social engineering is unjustified, says UIUC professor Emily Talen.
Book Review: 'A Modern Arcadia'
A study of Forest Hills Gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. as a "suburban town built on business principles."
Top International Cultural Meccas
Newsweek builds a list of the most vibrant international cultural meccas.
Surburbanites, Farmers Clash In Utah
As suburbia expands into farmlands, suburbanites clash with farmers.
TNDs Going Electric
Considering the characteristics of the TND, what could be better for transportation than Light Electric Vehicles (LEV's)?
Suburban Slums In Central Ohio?
Residents say that many central Ohio subdivisions are turning into "brand-new suburban slums."
Computerized Fast Lanes Reduce Wait Times At International Border
A transport program that uses advanced security checks and a computerized fast lane is being tested in Detroit.
The Role Of Design In The Next Century
What design trends for the next century can be interpreted from current biological and planetary innovations?
Recreation Vs. Environmentalism: The Future Of America's Parkland
Who gains in the fundamental land battles over democratic values and commercial pursuits?
Cardinal's Football Stadium Saga Concludes Without Fanfare
The stadium site selection process ends after two years of competition, bargaining and lawsuits.
LRT Falls Short Of Destination
Seattle's $2.1 billion light-rail project terminates 2.3 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Measuring Quality Of Life
The Economist examines the economic and quality-of-life impacts of the dot-com boom on California's Bay Area.
Fighting For Water In Maui
Maui has plenty of water -- but in all the wrong places. Construction and tourism have drawn down the main aquifer.
Profile Of An Eclectic Developer
Michael Harrah is credited with the urban renewal of downtown Santa Ana, CA -- becoming a millionaire in the process. He's also a stunt-pilot.
MA Planners Seek To Overhaul Zoning
Massachusetts' zoning law is outdated, encourages spawl, and discourages good planning. A group of planners and attorneys are rewriting the law.
LAX's Proposed $10 Billion Modernization Plan
Former president of the LAX Airport Commission expresses "grave reservations" about Los Angeles Mayor Hahn's plan.
Immigration Is Changing America's Heartland
An influx of immigrants into America's small towns help the economy, but force the towns to deal with big-city problems.
Learning From Copenhagen
Author and architect Jan Gehl talks about the best cities and the quality of city life in Copenhagen and around the world.
Profile Of Paris' Best Public Spaces
The Project for Public Spaces profiles Paris in their September newsletter: Paris' best public spaces keep getting better.
Ecotourism Principles
Ecotourism principles are an important guide to developing and maintaining the increasingly popular ecotourist resort destinations.
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.
