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Pollution and Traffic Congestion Are Cultural Problems
Mark Bauerlein blames the "car-culture" for pollution, traffic congestion, and loss of public life and points out why "this is a cultural problem, not a transportation problem."
Proposed Golf Course On Dump Is Hailed And Assailed
Controversy and legal challenges continue to swirl around Fort Lauderdale's ongoing move to place a plastic cap over toxic chemicals buried in the Wingate landfill, a precursor to building a golf course.
New Projects To Reshape Metro Atlanta's College Park
$2 billion worth of projects aim to transform downtown College Park in Atlanta, GA.
San Jose Redevelopment Viable Despite Slow Economy
Experts say San Jose's redevelopment is still viable in a slow economy because it incorporates New Urbanism concepts.
Bus Popularity Surprises Gwinnett, GA
Bus service launched in Gwinnett, GA, is off to a good start.
Santiago Calatrava: Moving Architecture
"Superstar" architect Santiago Calatrava's projects include bridges, train stations, and airports.
Orlando Braces For Baldwin Park
The large infill development set to replace a former naval base is causing concerns among residents and local politicans.
D.C. Real Estate Market One Of Nation's Strongest
The real estate market in Washington D.C. remains strong even during a national recession.
Ground Zero In Urban Decline
Reason magazine examines the myriad problems of Cincinnati and finds a pattern that may predict the future of other U.S. cities.
The Johnny Appleseed Of Livable Communities
Writer Tony Hiss interviews New urbanist Dan Burden about his vision for the post-sprawl landscape of the U.S.
Health Impacts Of Sprawl Quantified
A new report quantifies the impact of suburban sprawl on public health through impacts on housing, transportation, and land-use patterns.
Competition To Design WTC Memorial
The World Trade Center owners are suggesting a competition to select the design of a memorial site.
Economic Development Along Atlanta-Macon Line
Economic development to be encouraged along the Atlanta-Macon commuter line.
Bay Area Commuters Avoid Bridges, Crowd Into Trains
Bay Area commuters are avoiding bridges due to concern over possible terrorist attacks. They are opting for trains and ferries instead.
Planning News From Washington D.C.
APA's biweekly update on legislative and public policy issues.
Tenants Don't Abandon New York's Tall Buildings
Real estate brokers say tenants haven't fled tall buildings and condominium sales in skyscrapers are coming back to normal.
Atlantic Station On Track In Atlanta
Atlantic Station, an ambitious multibillion-dollar mixed-use project is ready for the first phase.
Ten Tips For Revising Your General Plan
The community development director for the City of Saratoga, California offers ten things to remember when revising the general plan.
Ten Dream Buildings That Won't Be Built
The UK's Guardian published it's list of the top 10 buildings that remain "a dream or a nightmare."
Atlanta's Real Estate Outlook Is Dim For Next Year
Report says the real estate market in Atlanta, GA, will struggle in 2002 has the potential for a sharp recovery.
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
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