The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
California's Infrastructure Needs Attention
Metro Investment Report interviews Bill Hauck about California's dire infrastructure situation.
Atlanta First City To Announce Segway Pilot Program
Atlanta, GA, announce a pilot program for the Segway Human Tranporter, previously known as "Ginger."
A New Urbanism In-Fill Project In So. CA
Some love the old-style bungalows. Others aren't impressed and say that "new urbanism" is being used as a sales pitch.
Bike-on-bus Program Dramtically Reduces Bike Fatalities
Broward County, FL, reduces cyclist fatalities with its "Bike-on-Bus" program.
Judgment Day For Amtrak
Officials conclude that Amtrak has no chance of ever being commercially successful.
Southern California's Ahmanson Ranch
Ahmanson Ranch: Housing California's growth won't be accomplished easily in this region.
Phoenix: L.A.'s Next Suburb?
Phoenix residents brag: "At least we're not Los Angeles." It turns out that it's hard to be Los Angeles.
Harry Potter's Message About Sprawl
Behind the potions and magical creatures, there is a subtle message about urban sprawl in Harry Potter.
The Worst Town In The Nation
Gene Weingarten searches for the 'Armpit of America."
Ginger Unveiled: Urban Planning Revolutionized
After months of hype, Ginger is unveiled -- a self-balancing, motorized scooter that costs less than 5 cents a day to operate.
Maryland's Smart 'Smart Growth' Strategy
Neal Peirce writes about Maryland's innovative efforts to involve kids in its smart growth strategy.
Industry Aftermath
Debating the effects of terrorism on real estate development.
Ginger's Secrets Revealed: Will It Reshape Our Cities?
Inventor Dean Kamen reveals details about "Ginger" -- the mysterious transportation device that is rumored to be able to to change the world. Will it change the shape of our cities?
AIA Long Island Chapter Presents Architecture Awards
Long Island chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented architecture awards.
Nocatee Plan Will Cause Urban Sprawl
Sierra Club explains its position on the Nocatee development plan for northeast Florida.
Nocatee: Sierra Club's Stance Criticized
Editorial criticizes the Sierra Club's stance on the Nocatee mega-development plan in Florida.
Communication Is Critical For Emergency Planning
How cities are preparing for disaster and emergency planning in the wake of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.
Breaking Gridlock: Sprawling Out
Author Motavalli discusses the corporate lobby that created the conditions for sprawl, and the movement to supplant sprawl with smart growth.
USEPA Lauches New Smart Growth Web Site
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new web site aimed at encouraging smart growth.
New Urbanism Pioneers Win Award
New Urbanism founders Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk have been awarded the third annual Vincent Scully Prize.
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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