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Less a cool application and more of an example of the power of information put in the hands of neighborhood groups. The <a href="http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/11180561.htm">Philadelphia Inquirer</a> a month or two back put together this interactive map showing the frequency of shootings in the City (which Charlie's map reminded me of). Illustrated like a topographical map, many neighborhoods reacted quite strongly to the information. The unfortunate trends, represented and placed on the front page, has further inhibited any ability to market specific neighborhoods as improving and/or attractive places to live.

June 7 - Scott Page

Can urban planning be a means to great architecture?

June 7 - Repeat

The U.N. Secretary General speaks out against haphazard planning and slum conditions in many world cities.

June 7 - The Sydney Morning Herald

A report ranks U.S. cities and identifies national sustainability trends.

June 6 - SustainLane

Elk River is the latest battle in Colorado water wars where property owners say thrill seekers invade their privacy.

June 6 - The Christian Science Monitor

Having already made "tremendous achievements" in energy efficiency, the country with the world's second largest economy, is embarking on a new phase.

June 6 - The New York Times

An environmentalist-turned developer wants to build luxury homes on a pristine route to the Mt. Whitney trailhead.

June 6 - The Los Angeles Times

Atlanta developers are scrambling to meet the growing demand for mixed-use development. Do they really know what they're doing?

June 6 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

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BBC reports that government agencies and state-run enterprises in Brazil are <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4602325.stm">switching</a> from Microsoft Windows to open source alternatives. According to a source cited in the story, the primary motivation is economics. The Brazilian government estimates it could save $120m a year by switching and is considering making the use of open source software compulsory for government. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

June 6 - Abhijeet Chavan

Related has unveiled preliminary plans for L.A.'s crucial Grand Avenue project. Urban design journalist Morris Newman is underwhelmed.

June 6 - The Slatin Report

Already heavily polluted, China's cities face a troubling picture of many more cars on the roads in coming years.

June 6 - The Economist

Should the social virtues of urbanism and new investment in cities get washed out in the hue and cry over gentrification?

June 6 - Planetizen

A plan for reinvigorating the Australian city's transportation network.

June 6 - The Age, Australia

No deaths are attributed to 'ecoterror' cases, but authorities see growing use of explosives.

June 6 - The Christian Science Monitor

FEATURE

June 6 - John Norquist

Peter S. Rummell, CEO of The St. Joe Company, outlines a vision for the development of new real estate products based on a concept he calls 'the New Ruralism'.

June 5 - Business Wire

The Florida city once known for rowdy spring-break parties redefines itself as the second gateway to Latin America (after Miami).

June 5 - The Los Angeles Times

At a San Francisco event to mark World Environment Day, 50 international mayors set sights on international standards for green urbanism.

June 5 - Common Dreams

32 antique-style poles installed in downtown LA in 1990 as part of a beautification project are finally turned on.

June 5 - The Los Angeles Times

An artist and writer assembles a metropolis of his own imagination using children's building kits.

June 5 - The Globe and Mail