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China to Mandate Renewable Energy
A new law passed in China's Legislature promises to boost the percentage of renewable energy used by utility operators.
Greenwich's Missing Olmsted Park
A Parks and Recreation manager discovers an original Olmsted plan for a local park.
Will EPA Objections Block Intercounty Connector?
EPA weighs in their objections and concerns regarding proposals for Maryland’s Intercounty Connector (ICC) construction.
Chicago's Cabrini-Green Projects To Come Down
Chicago is tearing down the historic and notorious Cabrini-Green projects, to much protest by residents.
Why I Don't Love Richard Florida
In classifying a whole host of occupations as "creative," our leading pop economist overstates the influence of urban professionals.
Can The Supreme Court Stop The Spread Of Blight?
Reason magazine weighs in on the troubling implications of Kelo v. New London. Will any property be secure?
Will Global Warming Lead to Global Warring?
Climate change appears to be the driving force behind conflicts in some parts of Africa. If the developing world wants to head off such conflicts, cutting emmissions must be a priority.
Kelo V. New London: The Insider's View
Slate offers a blow-by-blow account of the oral arguments and props offered in Kelo v. New London, the eminent domain case heard by the Supreme Court.
Property Rights Vs. Anti-Sprawl Laws
Across the nation property rights interests are colliding with anti-sprawl laws
Designer Bus Shelters In Chicago, Sydney
With a potential market of $1 billion over 20 years, designer bus shelters are hot, and can be a good source of advertising revenue for cities.
Wal-Mart's Bad? You Asked For It
Wal-Mart's detractors should look at their own consumer choices.
Los Angeles' Town Home Ordinance
Livable Places explains the impact of allowing the construction of new "fee-simple" town homes in areas zoned for apartments or commercial development.
Suburbs Headed Toward Denser Growth
The suburban developments at the edges of this metro area are taking on a dense, urban character.
When Traffic Is Good
In Brooklyn, planning tools can be used to harness increased neighborhood traffic for good.
The McLoft: A Faux Urban Loft For The Suburbs
Suburban single-family homes don industrial chicness inspired by the urban loft but delivered with the trappings of suburbia.
Can A Home Depot Ruin A Neighborhood?
Miami's quirky Coconut Grove doesn't need or want a Home Depot. Is that a good reason to stop Home Depot?
Plans For New York City's First Wal-Mart Dropped
Developer drops plans to build New York City's first Wal-Mart in Queens after facing strong opposition from eighborhood, labor and environmental groups as well as small businesses.
Public Works Architecture Experiencing A Revival
After many decades of engineer-led project designs, architects are again being called upon to beautify public works infrastructure.
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CIOs And Urban Planning
An article in Computerworld, <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/governmenttopics/government/story/0,10801,100007,00.html">Political Animals</a> offers an interesting glimpse into how senior IT professionals see urban governance and the battle for wireless zones in cities.<br /> <br /> <br />
Telecom Companies Face Competition From Municipalities
Should municipalities provide telecom services such as Internet, telephone and cable TV?
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
