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Profitable Farming And Water Quality: Can They Coexist?
Tom Horton examines how profitable farming can co-exists with efforts to protect water quality.
Newark Airport Launches Train-To-Plane Service
New service connect commuter and Amtrak lines to a monorail leading to airport terminals.
Transportation Careers
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta calls for a transportation career website competition.
New Pedestrian Crossing Technology Comes To North America
Langford, B.C. is trying out pedestrian solutions in North American that have been successful in Europe.
Expert Theories On Why WTC Collapsed
The head of the official inquiry explains his theories on why the World Trade Center Towers collapsed.
Ginger Is Here, But Where's Fred?
The "Segway Human Transporter" was unveiled this week to a mixed response. But inventor Dean Kamen's other transportation device -- nicknamed "Fred" -- is still not available after three years of FDA testing.
Mexico City: Earth's Petri Dish
New Times Los Angeles details the fascinating story of environmentalist's battle to save the Gray Whale in Mexico City.
D.C. Commercial Real Estate Market Rebounds
Commercial real estate market in Washington D.C. has low vacancy rates.
Water Issues Ignored In Growth Planning
Effective management of water resources is critical for addressing growth issues.
Minority Home Mortgage Lending In Greater New York
The paper illustrates that, while minority homeownership rates have increased, blacks and other minorities are often still denied mortgages at a higher rate than whites, face higher costs for credit, and are more vulnerable to foreclosure.
'Click Here' To Save The Environment
How to contribute to environmental causes without leaving your desk.
Diversify, Decentralize To Protect Against Terrorism
How we can defend against terrorist attacks by creating diversity and decentralization in the national infrastructure.
Segway: Cities Won't Be Designed Around 'IT'
The Segway Human Transporter, previously known as "Ginger' or "IT' is an "amusing novelty" but cities won't be designed around it.
Urban Disney
The city of Anaheim and the Walt Disney Company create an urban destination resort.
Sprawl No Antidote To Terror
Spreading out aggravates underlying causes of 9/11 attack.
Critics Oppose Drilling For Oil Under National Forest
Drilling opponents criticize plan for oil drilling under the Finger Lakes forest in New York.
Airport Cities
Many airports around the country are becoming major city centers.
Segway: Ginger Unveiling Is Underwhelming
Technology experts are not impressed with the Segway Human Transporter.
Smart Growth Gains Big Allies
Three foundations have emerged as some of the biggest advocates of smart growth.
Segway: Does 'IT' Live Up To The Hype?
Is the transportation device formerly known as "Ginger" a revolutionary invention that will change the world? Or is it just a gimmick?
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
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
