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Rebuilding Afghanistan
Real estate in some parts of Kabul now is higher per square foot than in downtown Dallas.
Plateauing Gas Tax Needs Another Look
This survey, the lastest in the Brookings Transportation Reform Series, describes the history, yield, and sometimes slanted state use of taxes on motor fuels--the "gas tax." It urges reforming the tax before hiking it.
The Edgeless City
The Miami region epitomizes America's newest metropolitan form, the 'edgeless city.'
Safest U.S. Cities
CNN/Money's list of American cities with the fewest reported crimes per 1,000 citizens includes some surprises.
Environmental Justice Guidelines
New rules require extra environmental justice review for projects planned in low-income, minority areas.
Efforts To Curb 'Development On Steroids'
Rob Brinkman wants to prevent Gainesville, FL from becoming "another South Florida."
Final Four Student Design Teams
Students Teams from Harvard, MIT, Penn, and USC Face Off in Redesign of Washington's South Capitol Street in ULI design competition.
The Largest Development In L.A. County's History
Los Angeles County edges closer to approval of the largest development in the county's history.
Software To Aid Development Decision-making
A new software program may aid land-use and development decision-making.
The Future Of Monorail Design In Seattle
Seattle's future monorail stations may look more like art than transit infrastructure.
Michigan's New Land-Use Council
Michigan launches new land use council to handle development issues.
A Planning Checklist For Your Next Community
Centennial, L.A. County's city of tomorrow, incorporates 33 'strategies and guidelines' for creating better communities.
San Francisco Landmark Is Reborn
San Francisco's overhauled Ferry Building stands "as grand as a cathedral" on the city's bayfront.
Suburbs: Regional Plan Flawed
Does Chicago Metropolis 2020 ignore the good planning that has been done in the region?
Top 25 Cities For Business In California
California CEO Magazine ranks the best cities for business in California.
Nature's Landlord
Range Magazine presents its story of The Nature Conservancy, a dangerous and 'most powerful environmental group'.
Creating Vibrant Neighborhood Centers
Reinventing the urban commercial strip - Fort Worth style.
Technology And The Changing Face Of Cities
Digital media festival explores the role of technology in creating the cities of the future.
Can Planners Save Cuba?
How can Cuba save it's deteriorating architectural treasures with the arrival of capitalist urban development?
Casinos And Economic Development
Policy-makes should take into consideration the economic and social costs of casinos.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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.
