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High Tech Mansions Under Attack
A six month freeze on billionaire mansions in Medina, the Seattle suburb on Lake Washington, has been ordered by the city's mayor.
Sprawl Creates A Region Divided Against Itself
In Northeast Ohio, sprawl's effects are impacting older suburbs as well as the city.
Best Places In 2001
Forbes Magazine and the Milken Institute publish their annual list of the best places in the U.S.
Does Sprawl Cause Obesity?
Is there a link between community design and health?
Why Mass Transit Is In Trouble
If the benefits of mass transit are well known, why are Canadian transit agencies in trouble?
Sea Ranch: Influential Architecture Threatened By Sprawl
Sea Ranch, a community established by Lawrence Haprin, Charles Moore and others in the 1960s, combined ecology and inventive architecture.
The Future Of Seattle's Urban Core
The future of Seattle's urban core depends on understanding how it's unique demographics will impact real estate.
Legislative Planning Update
The American Planning Association publishes its regular update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.
Is The American Department Store Dead?
Department stores are rapidly losing ground to new innovative retail concepts.
Panama City, FL To Take Over State Coastal Permitting
Panama City Beach may become Florida's first city to assume responsibility for issuing coastal development permits.
Are Cities Abusing The Power Of Eminent Domain?
In this op-ed, the author wonders if our forefather's definition of "public use" included casinos, auto plants, shopping malls and health clubs.
Commuter Rail Laying Track In Downtown Ft. Worth
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority is hoping to begin service connecting it to Dallas before November.
Erosion In China Creates Dust Storms Over U.S.
Desertification of farmlands in China is responsible for dust-storms over neighboring countries and the U.S.
Northwest Logging Halted
Appeals court halts logging in the Northwest to protect fish.
Arizona Projects Explore Future Approaches To Development
Sonoran Institute spotlights 19 approaches to building in Tucson
Towns Oppose Cleanup Plan For Endangered River
The Hudson River, contaminated with cancer-causing pollutants, placed fourth on a recent list of the nations endangered rivers. Towns along the river oppose a plan to cleanup the river.
Twin Cities Change Growth Plan
Two strategies attempt to balance growth with restrictions on development.
Construction Scaffolding: Bamboo Vs. Steel
In Hong Kong, building construction crews use bamboo instead of steel to construct scaffolding up to 50 stories high.
A 'Dumb' Version Of Smart Growth?
The Sierra Club of Canada criticizes Ontario's Premier Mike Harris for his policies and abuse of the term "Smart Growth."
Affordable Housing Moves Into Pricey Suburbs
Affordable housing is being built in Washington's pricey suburban communities as a result of the state's Growth Management Act of 1990.
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
