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Neighbors Fencing Themselves Up And Out

Tall fences are popping up all over Phoenix. The city's solution? Legalize it.

January 9 - The Arizona Republic

Taxing The Rich And Famous For Energy

Luxury homes in the Aspen area are taxed as part of a plan to finance green projects.

January 9 - The Christian Science Monitor

Creating Pedestrian-friendly Communities

Dan Burden is on mission to make America's cities walkable -- and livable.

January 9 - The Kansas City Star

Downtown Norfolk A Victim Of Its Success

If you had predicted five years ago that downtown Norfolk would have traffic problems as a result of valet parking, residents would have laughed at you.

January 8 - Virginian Pilot

Burbification Of Annapolis

Peter Heyrman comments on the 'burbification' of Annapolis.

January 8 - The Washington Post


What About The Non-Smart Growthers?

Neal Peirce responds to tough questions about smart growth and regionalism posed by prominent California economist Steven Levy.

January 8 - Citistates Group

New York City Is A 'Luxury Product'

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said that businesses should be willing to pay more to operate in New York City because it is a "luxury product."

January 8 - The New York Times


2003: The Year Of Water Policy

California policymakers have long been obsessed with water, and 2003will be no different.

January 8 - California Planning and Development Report

Is New York City On The Decline?

Modern technology and transportation allows people to move away from cities. Is New York City's current crisis a harbinger for the decline of cities?

January 8 - National Review

Wal-Mart Is About To Get Much Bigger

Welcome to Wal-Mart China. If there's not a Wal-Mart in your neighborhood today, just wait a few minutes.

January 8 - Time

San Francisco Launches Major Solar Initiative

San Francisco, known for its dense fog, launches a major initiative to use solar energy. The city seeks to transform itself into a center for green architecture.

January 8 - Wired

International Journal Of Sustainability

The International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education is offering free online access to all articles through January 12, 2003.

January 8 - International Journal Of Sustainability In Higher

An Uncertain Future For Florida's Growth Management

Growth management in Florida faces an uncertain future as Governor Jeb Bush's position on growth remains unclear.

January 8 - The St. Petersburg Times

Why Can't We Be Clever About Planning?

A columnist for the Globe and News wonders why human ingenuity so often doesn't extend to urban planning problems.

January 8 - The Globe and Mail

Escaping The Fossil Economy

Hydrogen is the future and needs to be part of a sound energy policy.

January 7 - E-The Environmental Magazine

Studentification: Housing Hell In The UK

Exponetial increases in off-campus housing, and lucrative rental income spark heated debate in the UK.

January 7 - The Times

Global Theater-Building Boom

The surge of theater-building around the world may slowing down.

January 7 - The Economist

Retro Stadium Design Criticized

Architecture critic Robert W. Duffy does not like the proposed 'retro' design for a new stadium in St. Louis.

January 7 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Assessing The WTC Proposals

Assessments of the seven new Ground Zero proposals.

January 7 - MetropolisMag.com

Influential Planner Is Reshaping D.C.

As director of the D.C. Office of Planning, city planner Andrew Altman is very influential in reshaping the area.

January 7 - The Washington Post

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