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Michigan Considers Groundwater Protection
New legislation would, for the first time, provide public oversight of new, large-scale withdrawals from Michigan's underground freshwater reservoirs.
Ten Most Enlightened Suburbs
The Utne Reader offers their list of the ten most 'enlightened' suburbs across the U.S.
Ranking The Greenest And Meanest Cars And SUVs
The 2003 ACEEE's Green Book ranks the 12 least polluting, most efficient vehicles -- and the 12 worst.
Bringing TOD To Silicon Valley
An unlikely group of partners are helping residents of Silicon Valley, CA see the value in transit-oriented development.
Where Celebrity And Planning Meet
Michael Jackson may have violated zoning rules on his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, CA.
Compressed Work Schedules Increase Pollution
The four-day work schedule many government offices have adopted may be a nice perk, but it actually increases pollution.
Transit Plans Focus On Smart Growth
Plans for a BART extension are being evaluated by smart growth standards.
Architect Of Urban Open Spaces
Landscape architect Robert Hanna designed Pennsy Battery Park City and its waterfront and the Westlake Square revitalization in Seattle.
A One-Car Household: Challenges And Benefits
Some families are committed to staying a one-car household despite the challenges.
'Visit, but please don't stay'
The residents of Portland, Oregon are moving across the Columbia River to Washington for a better planned quality of life.
City Is Leader In Water Conservation
How did San Antonia cut per capita water use by 36% Since 1984?
Preserving Land, Building Affordable Housing
The Aspen Times details an innovative affordable housing for land preservation trade in Aspen, Colorado.
Planning 'A City Of Learning'
Architect John Galen Howard shaped the face of the Unviersity of California Berkeley campus.
Louisville's 'Fourth Street Live' To Begin Construction
Louisville is set to transform their ailing downtown Galleria into a mix of retail and entertainment.
The Nation's Capital Of Marital Bliss
The Phoenix suburb of Gilbert has the the higest proportion of married-couple households.
Placemaking: Creating A Dreamy City
Regeneration professionals use the power of "placemaking" to bring real, concrete benefits to city.
Affordable Housing: New APA Report Assesses Regional Approaches
The APA report's conclusions are one more indication that planners and organizations associated with the "smart growth" movement are zeroing in on the need for more housing, rather than efforts to contain growth and development.
Practical Environmentalism: Biostitutes?
Is Dennis Murphy the new face of the practical environmental movement, or a sellout to the development community?
Rail Transit Is A Lost Cause
Across the nation, rail transit systems are are losing riders money. So why do city governments keep building them?
Memphis Recognizes Sprawl
Memphis Commercial Appeal publishes a series of stories about the Mayor's attempt to address the issue of sprawl by bringing in national experts to educate and motivate the community.
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.
