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Real Estate And Construction Salary Survey
The Slatin Report looks as executive compensation in the real estate and construction industries.
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Java And The Open Source Jalopy
<img src="http://www.planetizen.com/tech/files//20040929-jalopy.jpg" alt="" align="right" /><br /> Many state and federal governments around the world are increasingly <a href="http://www.planetizen.com/tech/archives/2004/08/09/127/">turning to open source software </a> for e-government solutions. According to Sun Microsystems Inc. chairman Scott McNealy, a state and local government that bases an e-government portal on open source is building a "<a href="http://gcn.com/vol1_no1/daily-updates/27474-1.html">custom jalopy</a>
Kerry And Bush Poles Apart On Climate Change
While President Bush has been refusing to address climate change through legislation, Senator John Kerry is advocating much stronger measures to combat it.
How Open Can An Open Session Be?
Does city staff need to 'dumb down' decision making if private negotiations are opened to the public?
60 Million Reasons For Smart Growth
Growing population makes it critical to address sprawl. This article includes a checklist for identifying eco-friendly city council candidates.
When Is A Port Too Big?
Los Angeles - Long Beach port is the world's third largest, an economic powerhouse, and bursting with growth. But is it big enough?
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac In A Nutshell
The History News Network provides a brief introduction to these hugely influential Government Sponsored Enterprises -- and shows why their lack of public accountability in terms of their finances is of such concern to the Justice Department.
The Most Pro-suburban Sprawl Article Ever Published?
Sprawl critic Joel Hirschhorn takes aim at "The Autonomist Manifesto" that appeared in the New York Times Magazine.
Protecting Environment Is Good For The Economy
According to a new report, protecting the environment creates jobs.
Evaluating With The Public
Evaluation should be integrated into all phases of planning projects, especially public participation.
Living With Sprawl
The Atlanta Journal Constitution's opinion on the recent study that shows a link between sprawl and ill health.
Sex And The Cities
Is zoning being used to gradually purify New York City and other big cities?
Recognition At Last For Transylvanian Heritage
Proposals to list the city of Sibiu/Hermannstadt draw attention to other threats to the heritage of the area
Portland, Maine Reverses The Brain Drain
This New England college town continues to develop the winning formula for attracting young professionals working in the 'creative economy'.
Big Boxes To Replace Steel Graveyard
Cleveland's first suburban-style "power" shopping center will feature big-box stores.
Report: Sprawl Kills?
A new study by Rand Corporation claims that living in the suburbs takes four years all of your life.
Climate Change/Hurricane Connection Ignored
The extreme weather ravaging the Carribean and Florida may well be linked to climate change -- but you'd never know it by watching the news.
Mountains of Debate Concerning Bush's Mining Policy
Traces the administration's efforts to allow mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia.
Bush, Kerry, And The Environment
Comparing the environmental philosophies of George Bush and John Kerry.
How Government Affects Cities
Governance affects the long-term competitiveness of the metropolitan economy.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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.
