The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Toronto's Waterfront Vision Imperilled
Intergovernmental gridlock frustrates plans for revitalization of the Lake Ontario shoreline
Will Rails Bring Revival?
Will New Jersey Transit's newly-opened, $1.1-billion River Line bring new and investment to South Jersey towns?
Sprawl Study Assesses Seven Northwest Cities
The Cascadia Scorecard ranks the largest seven cities in the Northwestern U.S. and Western Canada in how well they contain sprawl.
Deer Hunting In The Suburbs
Legal bowhunting in Northern Virginia has some homeowners in one community of million dollar homes up in arms.
Did The EPA Mislead The Public About Air Quality After 9/11?
A class-action lawsuit accuses the EPA of 'prematurely announcing that it was safe to return' to buildings around the WTC site.
Planet's Most Famous Piece of Real Estate Turning 100
Times Square used to exhibit a special kind of urbanity: food, theatre, and sexiness. Does it still?
A Campus Students Like
The new design of Lick-Wilmerding High School has students feeling good about school.
A Cautionary Tale About Light Rail
Even before it opens, New Jersey's new light rail system is being derided for having with the worst financial performance in the nation.
How Food Systems Promote Urban and Rural Linkages
A report on the successful adaptation of the community-supported agriculture (CSA) model--an alternative to the global food system--in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Using Zoning To Survive Wal-Mart's Arrival
Community stands up to Wal-Mart with the help of zoning.
Commute Taxes Avoided
Washington D.C. commuters will not have to pay taxes despite Mayor's efforts.
Outward Bound
Poor zoning helps push schools out of town in Michigan
Florida Unlocks Door to Keys Development
Despite environmental concerns, the Florida Cabinet is allowing the growth limit increase.
A Robot that Builds a House
A new construction technology that builds houses by "printing" in concrete is set to debut in 2005.
Food Systems: The Next Urban Planning Frontier
Mark Winne makes the case for how the production, distribution and consumption of food is an urban planning issue, citing Hartford's recent local and regional food planning efforts as a model.
Services In The Suburbs Get Funky
Ann Arbor bus system to go out-county to get workers.
Ivy League University Adopts Green Transit
An Ivy League university converts its entire fleet to biodiesel and starts its own filling station.
Outrage Over New Acropolis Museum Design
Critics are outraged over the design of New Acropolis Museum in Athens.
Wal-Mart Winning Battles in California
Advertising, legal battles, and consumer interest continue to lead the harsh but successful path of Wal-Mart.
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