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Transportation Bill Special Projects
Search to find out how your state fared in the massive federal transportation spending plan.
Growing Smart: APA Issues Landmark Planning Guide
The American Planning Association has released "Growing Smart: Legislative Guidebook and User Manual." Neal Pierce believes it may "remake America's future."
Busway Vs. Rail Capacity
One of the major misconceptions in U.S. transportation planning is the claim that rail has inherently higher capacity than buses.
Cities Needed For Brownfields Documentary
The Urban Waste Management & Research Center (UWMRC) has documented Brownfields success stories and is looking to include more cities.
San Diego County Transit Report Card
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association reports on transportation, growth, infrastructure and finance issues of the county.
Audit Of Virginia Dept. Of Transportation Sought
Gov. Mark R. Warner of Virginia will seek an independent audit of the state's Dept. of Transportation.
Self-cleaning Windows
A new glass coating keeps windows clean.
An Eco-Terrorist's Story
Mark Warren Sands is sentenced to 18 years in prison for lighting fires in Phoenix, AZ. that were believed to have been set by eco-terrorists fighting sprawl.
Design Contest To Improve Washington Mall Structure
Two architecture students win design competition to improve a temporary structure at the famous Washington monument.
Dept. Of Interior Ends Computer Network Ban
The U.S. Dept. Of Interior has ended a 10-week court-ordered shutdown of its entire computer network .
Zoning Overhaul Recommended
A new report shows that smart growth measures are most successful in states where planning statutes have been modernized.
Dallas Needs A Big-picture Plan And Planner
In a special 5-part series, Dallas calls for more urban planning in and around its downtown.
Water Dispute At Newest National Park
The National Park Service and the residents of Colorado are engaged in a water dispute over the Gunnison River that flows through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Understanding Mezzanine Financing
Mezzanine securitization has become a popular real estate investment vehicle. Get the inside scoop.
Give Amtrak The Funding It Needs
The Austin American-Statesman makes the argument for Amtrak.
Housing Scam Rocks Philadelphia
For three years Rickie Williams sold neglected homes that didn't belong to him.
Book Excerpt: Fast Food Nation
The first chapter of Eric Schlosser's New York Times bestseller "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal."
The Real Cost Of Fast Food
Review of New York Times Bestseller"Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser.
Classically Spatial: The Morgan Library Addition
Herbert Muschamp reviews Renzo Piano's design for the addition to the Morgan Library in New York.
Sprawl Or Demographic Dispersion?
America's demographic dispersion is widely despised by planners, ecologists, many governments and often attacked as "sprawl."
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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.
