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Car Collision-Avoidance System Being Developed
MIT is developing a collision-avoidance system for cars.
Miami Transit Plan Derailed
Plans for a $400 million commuter train that would connect South Beach to downtown Miami are shelved.
U.S. Housing Boom Slowing
The Economist's house-price indices suggest that the U.S. housing boom may be slowing down even as housing markets in some other nations are growing.
Universities Are Stable Economic Engines
A new study evaluates the economic impact of Boston's eight research universities on the Metropolitan Boston area.
Debunking Myths About Multi-Family Housing
Why aren't more suburbs approving multi-family housing?
Ground Zero: Planning Has Only Really Just Begun
Although a design for ground zero has been chosen, there is still plenty to argue about.
Property Rights, Downzoning, And TDRs
Loudoun County, Virginia, continues to try to balance land preservation and growth pressures, but can't use tools that work because of Virginia's hardcore property rights bent.
Hot Real Estate Markets Are Driving Sprawl
Irrational housing prices are forcing middle class residents out of the city.
The Next American City
A new quarterly magazine asks "epic questions."
Urban Planning In Portland
NPR's Science Friday features a segment on planning in Portland.
Can Surveillance Cameras Deter Crime?
Crime-ridden cities are installing surveillance cameras to prevent crime.
Massachusetts' New Planning Czar
Douglas Foy could revolutionize Massachusetts policies on planning and development.
Demand For Trees Vs. Cost
Many want a house surrounded by greenery, but saving trees can add up.
Dozens Of Miami Schools Accepted With Flaws
Dozens of schools were accepted with flaws, risks; The school district paid millions to the contractors and architects who turned in shoddy work.
How To Make Sprawl Worse
Some anti-sprawl measures result in unintended consequences such as "Gucci Sprawl."
Journey-to-work Census Data Questioned
If Census conclusions about Southern California and New York data are wrong, what other conculsions might be incorrect?
The Trouble With Infill
Infill development sounds great in theory, but frequently faces opposition.
London's Big Gamble
PLANetizen presents eyewitness reports from Central London on the city's new and controversial congestion pricing scheme.
Tearing Down Community Opposition To Teardowns
Builder donates profits on teardown project to homeless charity.
FEATURE
London's Big Gamble
How is Central London faring under its new and controversial congestion pricing scheme?
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)
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