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Are We Entering the 'Twilight Era' of Petroleum?
The prospect of dwindling oil supplies and the likelihood of conflict with China over what remains, are increasingly being considered matters of national security.
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An Electric Trip To The Past... And The Future
Are yesteryear's electric streetcars still a cost-effective transit solution today?
Ventura, CA Passes All-infill General Plan
The City of Ventura, CA adopts an all-infill general plan, replacing it's previous plan from 1989.
What Happened To Planning In Philadelphia?
A lack of city-wide planning has left neighborhoods struggling in the face of an onslaught of development
Using Technology To Ease Traffic
CIO magazine reports on a number of technology-related initiatives promise to ease chronic traffic woes.
The Return Of Civic Art
Community activists in Bath, Maine restore the centerpiece of City Park.
Downtown L.A's High-rise Housing Boom
The latest high-rise building boom to hit downtown Los Angeles is focusing on housing, not office, space.
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Rumor: Microsoft To Buy ESRI?
So if both Microsoft and ESRI are concerned about the Google's move into mapping with the impressive Google Earth, then perhaps a Microsoft-ESRI combination would be the way to fight back. Wow. That's a big rumor.
'Historic Deal' for Responsible Development In San Francisco
Board of Supervisors approve a landmark agreement to use development impact fees to stabilize vulnerable residents.
Valentine, Texas Land Rush: $65 Per Acre
The cost of property in major US cities is so expensive that many city residents are buying cheap, bleak land in the middle of the Texas desert. Why? Because they can.
A Convention Center's Paradox Of Success
The better Montreal's Convention Center does, the more it costs taxpayers.
Exporting L.A.-style Sprawl To China
A former Los Angeles City Councilman sees remarkable similarities between LA and major growing Chinese cities and warns China not to follow LA's path.
These Exurbs Don't Want A Night Lite
A battle between "forces of light and darkness" rages in the outer suburb.s
A Major Planning Blunder: Skywalks
Skywalks, popular in the 1960s as urban renewal projects, represent the worst planning decisions made by some cities.
$100 M In Federal Funds For Pedestrians
Four pilot projects will develop bicycle and pedestrian trails to encourage commuters to give up driving to work.
How Technology Is Transforming Urban Planning
A new generation of "decision support" tools are empowering ordinary citizens to participate in planning.
Downtown Oklahoma City's Untapped Housing Market
A new study shows that downtown Oklahoma City's 90's investments are beginning to pay off with an expected demand of at least 7,000 units within the next 10 years.
Proposal For Building Transit Usage
Canada's opposition Conservative party proposes income tax rebate for transit passes.
Vancouver Rail Transit Project Details Finalized
A public-private financing deal has been finalized for Vancouver's Richmond-Airport-Vancouver transit system.
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.
