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A River Blueprint
Transforming city waterfront into a modern urban amenity is credited with bringing the shores of the Mississippi back to life.
Seattle's Transit-oriented Community Experiment
King County, WA officials say this transit-oriented apartment community is the first of its kind in the nation.
Why 'Big Labor' Favors Smart Growth
Big Labor--the AFL-CIO--condemns urban sprawl. Neal Peirce is surprised.
Can Immigrants Revive U.S. Cities?
Neal Peirce discusses the effects of immigration on U.S. cities and observes that cities with declining populations are making conscious efforts to attract immigrants.
New Urbanism Flourishes In Florida
As the demand for New Urbanist neighborhoods grows, Florida leads the way. Here is an overview of major New Urbanism projects in Florida.
Secrets Of Success For Public Transit
A European study finds certain characteristics define successful public transit systems.
Urbanizing The Campus
Corporate campuses of the 21st century, once traditionally suburban settings, are being transformed.
Book Reviews: Gift Books For Architects
Reviews of the books "Frank Gehry, Architect", "The Architecture of R.M. Schindler," and "Skyscrapers, the New Millennium."
The Future Of Skyscrapers
Witold Rybczynski discusses the future of skyscapers.
New Roads Bring Sprawl
Cities control land use; the state oversees transportation infrastructure. On Boston's Route 128 the result is sprawling growth.
New Smart Card Technologies
Metro Magazine reports on emerging public transit smart card systems.
No Growth Advocates Take Over Coastal Community
In the past decade, Half Moon Bay has become the California Bay Area's coastal escape hatch. No more.
Conservation Group Unveils New Planning Technology
Conservation group American Forests unveiled new technology that enables urban designers and planners to include trees in the decision-making process.
How Ginger Works: The Inside Story
The technology behind the "Segway Human Transporter" exaplained.
Profitable Farming And Water Quality: Can They Coexist?
Tom Horton examines how profitable farming can co-exists with efforts to protect water quality.
Newark Airport Launches Train-To-Plane Service
New service connect commuter and Amtrak lines to a monorail leading to airport terminals.
Transportation Careers
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta calls for a transportation career website competition.
New Pedestrian Crossing Technology Comes To North America
Langford, B.C. is trying out pedestrian solutions in North American that have been successful in Europe.
Expert Theories On Why WTC Collapsed
The head of the official inquiry explains his theories on why the World Trade Center Towers collapsed.
Ginger Is Here, But Where's Fred?
The "Segway Human Transporter" was unveiled this week to a mixed response. But inventor Dean Kamen's other transportation device -- nicknamed "Fred" -- is still not available after three years of FDA testing.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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.
