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The Cause Of Vancouver's Transit Problems

Are suburban business parks to blame for growing congestion in the region?

February 5 - The Vancouver Sun

The Next Silicon Valley?

Portland's Linux geeks are digging in for a battle against Seattle's Microsoft.

February 5 - Willamette Week

Seniors, College Kids Share Residence

Toronto retirement home finds opening its doors to university students creates a viable mix.

February 5 - The Toronto Star

Amtrak Gaining Ridership, Funds

Congress has new faith in the service as reduced fares and an improving economy bring more riders.

February 5 - Illinois Times

The Myth of Upward Mobility

Beth Shulman argues that for over 30 million Americans, jobs fail to help meet basic needs.

February 5 - The Nation


Parking Lots And Climate Change

Even seemingly benign land uses may contribute to global climate change, perhaps more than the carbon dioxide, the leading suspect.

February 5 - The Christian Science Monitor

How to Lure Commuters Out of Their Cars and Into Transit

Georgia's transportation authority considers results of recent survey.

February 5 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Wal-Mart's Costs Can't Always Be Measured

A columnist points out problems with a recent EDC study of Wal-Mart's impact on Los Angeles' economy.

February 5 - The Los Angeles Times

Low-Income Working Families Dispersed Throughout Nation

Low-income working families live in large cities and rural areas in nearly equal numbers, IRS data show.

February 5 - The Brookings Institution

Should Public Park Space Be Privatized?

In Philadelphia, the sale of downtown green space to developers has some apprehensive at the rate of urbanization. [Link corrected.]

February 5 - Philadelphia City Paper

The End Of Maryland's Office Of Smart Growth?

New Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich plans to abolish the Glendening-era state Office of Smart Growth.

February 5 - Sun Spot

One City's Ship Is Sinking

One man is using Long Beach's most famous landmark, the Queen Mary, as leverage for his personal financial transactions.

February 4 - Orange County Weekly

New Urbanism Transportation Ideas A Hard Sell

In Detroit, some believe that the Woodward-8 mile bridge benefits their neighborhoods.

February 4 - The Detroit News

World Oil Supply Approaching Tilting Point

Supply and demand are heading for an inevitable collision, with price rationing sure to follow.

February 4 - The Toronto Star

Baghdad Or Salt Lake City

Curtis Johnson explains the challenges in applying planning principles in Baghdad.

February 4 - Citistates Group

The Bus: Inspiration For Art?

Six essays inspired by the Las Vegas bus system, from poetry to political stands.

February 4 - Las Vegas City Life

Traffic Congestion Is Here To Stay

The proper management of traffic congestion is the only solution to our basic mobility problems.

February 4 - The Brookings Institution

Turning A Nightclub Into A Shelter For Homeless Teenagers

Designing shelters for homeless teens includes much more than just providing housing, it means emulating a home.

February 4 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The End Of Homelessness?

A ten-year plan to end homelessness in Atlanta has many optimistic, but some social workers believe it may be inherently impossible.

February 4 - Creative Loafing Atlanta

Can Private-Public Partnerships Save Transit?

Quebec's transport minister suggests that transit agencies could save money by outsourcing work to private companies.

February 4 - Gaithersburg Gazette

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