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Tel-Aviv's New Master Plan Kept Secret From Residents
The Mayor of Tel-Aviv has called the new Master Plan a "constitution for the city," yet local officials have stated they will not comment on the plan until after it is approved by the city council.
Making Suburbs Sustainable
A recent urban design conference held at North Carolina State University focused on the concept of the "Sustainable Suburb" and how to achieve it.
Which US Cities Are Biggest "Brain Magnets"?
Joel Kotkin describes recent trends that he says may surprise city planners who have long pursued policies to attract college-educated citizens to their cities.
Student Entrepreneur Tackles Traffic Congestion
Frustrated by inadequate public transportation and environmental degradation caused by traffic congestion in the city, a Mumbai MBA student attempts to introduce bike-sharing to this mega-city.
WiFi Coming To California's Capitol Corridor Trains
Amtrak California's Capitol Corridor service will soon be adding WiFi to its list of customer amenities thanks to a $20 billion transportation bond passed by voters four years ago.
Where Will The Transportation Money Come From, Mr. President?
Transportation consultant and analyst Ken Orski looks into the transportation provisions of President Obama's proposed 2012 budget and beyond and notices some major shortfalls - and poses questions to the administration as to how they will be funded.
The Problem With Skyscrapers
Michael Mehaffy writes that there is growing research that paints a decidedly mixed picture on the benefits of tall buildings.
Waterfront Development Plan for Queens, NYC Revealed
Phase One of the Hunter's Point South waterfront development is set to begin as Mayor Bloomberg unveils details of the plan.
Building Permits To Enter 21st Century in NYC
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday that the city will begin to utilize QR (quick response) codes on all building permits, providing more access to information for New York residents.
Infill Developers Herald The End Of Sprawl
Infill development has been championed largely by architects, planners, and activist groups like the Congress for New Urbanism. Now developers have finally banded together in the Infill Builders Assoc. to insist that infill can be good business.
Top Ten Most Liveable Cities of 2011
Australian and Canadian cities dominate the Economist Intelligence Unit report.
Sacramento Planners Hope for Revitalized Downtown Plaza
City planners reassert what many in Sacramento have known for years: that the city needs a remodeled downtown plaza, one that is less like a mall and more like city center.
Perth Unveils Massive Waterfront Redevelopment Plan
The Western Australian city has an urban renewal plan by the waterfront estimated to cost $440 million AU.
Bay Area MPO Cleared Of Racial Bias Charges
A federal appeals court upheld a federal district court ruling that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Bay Area's transportation planning and funding agency, does not discriminate against minorities in the way it funds buses and trains
Levi's Boosts Braddock's "Do it Yourself" Revitalization Efforts
The New York Times profiles Braddock Pennsylvania's Mayor John Fetterman, who has practiced a wide range of revitalization strategies to bring his town back from the brink.
Smarter Cities Facilitate World Growth
Cities in India and China, as well as in Dubai, are building smarter cities which spurs more investment and development.
Questions of Salmon and Energy in Western Rivers
Plans to use western rivers to transport oil production equipment are butting against environmentalists' concerns over endangered salmon.
South Sudan Plans its New Capital
A brand new capital city is being planned for the recently approved new country of South Sudan. Juba, the region's current capital, is seen as too chaotic to serve as the new country's capital.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Sustained Relevance
A new exhibit looks at the legacy and modern-day relevance of Frank Lloyd Wright, and imagines how he would react to the suburbia of today
Into the Anthropocene
The mark of human civilization will last long after humans go extinct, according to this article looking at the anthropocene, or the age of humankind.
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