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The Military's 'Future First' Planning
The Air Force revamps its strategy for reusing contaminated sites.
High Rise Living: A New Trend In Britain?
Work starts this week on the UK's tallest residential building -- a 47 story, high-rise glass tower in Manchester. Similar projects are planned in cities across Britain.
Voters Reject Major California Growth Measures
Three sweeping growth measures in three very different parts of California all lost during the March 2 primary election.
Automobile Apartheid Is Killing New Yorkers
Traffic and automobile supremacy is getting more attention in the Big Apple.
Crowded Or Comfortable?
A high density mix of apartments, townhouses, and detached homes has advantages for residents trying to shorten commutes, but does it feel cozy or just cramped?
RFQ For New York's High Line Master Plan
Efforts to reclaim the High Line, the unused 1.5-mile-long elevated rail structure on Manhattan’s West side, have taken a major step towards becoming a reality.
World-wide Quality Of Life Survey
For overall quality of life, Zurich and Geneva are the top-ranked cities. Baghdad scores lowest.
Will local governments ever control Wal-Mart?
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County, California voters chose between 'consumer choice' and 'local control.'
What Makes A 'Good City'?
Canada's Governor-General discusses innovative efforts to create liveable communities nationwide.
European High Speed Rail Gets A Boost
High speed rail receives an important vote of confidence from Spain and France.
Stormwater As A Resource
A controversial development uses a freshwater wetlands system to treat stormwater and urban runoff from a 1,000-acre watershed in southern California.
Court Rules on Abuse of Eminent Domain
The Colorado Supreme Court overturned a city's effort to condemn part of a lake to make way for a Wal-Mart development.
California's Immigrants Showing New Trends
A new report from the University of Southern California highlights important shifts in the welfare of new and established immigrants.
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Although the Senate has passed its version of the multi-year surface transportation reauthorization, agreement in the House is harder to reach.
New School Construction as a Catalyst for Sprawl
Increasingly, school districts are building brand new schools on the outskirts of cities rather than renovating the structures they have.
Debates About Wal-Mart Supercenters in California Rage On
The big-box retailer still can't crack the California market.
More People, More Prisons?
Some Georgia counties consider new jails to be essential infrastructure for supporting metropolitan population growth.
Jetson's Style Transport Coming to Santa Cruz, California
Hugely popular demonstration vehicles could be running in this beach town in less than one year.
The Curse Of The Creative Class?
Cities rushing to embrace Richard Florida's 'creative class' strategies are likely to be disappointed, writes Steven Malanga.
Unlikely Environmentalists
Conservative Republican hunters and anglers are unhappy with the Bush administration's envirornmental policies.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
