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Planners Look At SC's Transit Future
The future of Southern California's transportation system will be overwhelmed by new demands. Creative plans are vital.
Who Owns Searchlight, Nevada?
An 1872 mining law lies at the heart of the dispute over who owns Searchlight, a city about 50 miles from Las Vegas.
Planners Fighting Las Vegas Gridlock
The Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission unveiled plans that officials hope will cope with the growth boom.
Tampa Using Fashionable Water Management
The city is undertaking a beautification project for its network of retention ponds.
Ten Cities Most Likely To Benefit From Internet
Futurist Stephen Roulac identifies the ten cities most likely to benefit from the Internet economy.
Amanda The Architect?
E-Toy's new architect doll comes with all the accessories an architect needs.
Facing The Consequences of Rapid Growth
The Columbus, Ohio region will study remedies for one of the consequences of rapid growth -- congestion.
10 Steps to Attracting High Tech
This paper uses Seattle's example to lay out ten steps that officials can take to develop a high tech sector in their cities.
Making LA More Pedestrian Friendly
A three-phased plan is proposed to make the downtown Los Angeles civic center pedestrian-friendly.
CA Coastal Commission May Battle U.S.
The U.S.Department of Commerce may deny a request by the California Coastal Commission for a seat to review plans.
Advertising On City Websites?
Honolulu became the first known city to accept advertising on its website. Here's what other cities are saying...
The Internet Meets Montana
The story of a rural Montana town reconciling old West values with the new Net economy.
Unraveling Transportation and Land Use
How 1.6 million people became part of the transportation and land use solution.
Seattle Rail Costs Jump To $3.6 Billion
The estimated cost of Seattle's 22-mile light-rail line has risen 50% and won't open until 2009.
Sprawl: Who Is The Top Offender?
Some experts tracking national sprawl trends have identified the top offender.
Traffic Control Grant For State
Michigan to get a $7 million state grant to link high-tech traffic information.
Virginia's E-Communities
Several new technologies initiatives are blooming in Virginia.
The Vanguard Of Design
Ten architecture firms offer a vision of the future of architecture.
Competition Key To Open Access
Open access has become an important issue for many cities. This editorial lays out the arguments.
Group Calls for Vast Plaza in Revival of Civic Center
Proposal by city's influential figures calls for a pedestrian-friendly plaza in downtown Los Angeles but faces "formidable political andfinancial obstacles."
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
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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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
