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Mayors Urged To Contain Sprawl
At a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Rochester Mayor William Johnson urged nation's mayors to control sprawl.
Houston's Makeover
After years of national criticism about Houston's livability, the city is trying to remake itself -- fast.
The Stairway That Killed Main Street
Architect says onerous building code requirement frustrates Toronto's efforts to intensify.
The Inclusionary Housing Policy Trend
Cities and counties throughout California are developing 'inclusionary zoning' programs. But do they work?
Engaging Estate
Hither Lane pulls you into its masterful private realm.
Billboards: Private Intrusion Into Public Space
A Canadian municipality successfully defends its anti-billboard by-law at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Brazilians Live In Fear And Squalor
Brazilians live in fear and squalor while politicans debate what to do about the thousands living in squatter settlements.
Disney Sells Celebration
The Walt Disney Co. ends its experiment in urban planning and sells Celebration to Lexin Capital, a private real estate investment firm for an undisclosed amount.
Inaccessible Sidwalks, Deadly Streets
Forced to roll in street due to unusable sidewalks, a wheelchair user is killed by SUV.
Economic Development Gone Bad
New York's Nassau County economic development agencies operated as though they were exempt from financial rules, according to a county audit.
Evaluating Height-affordability Trade-off
City to consider allowing taller buildings in exchange for more affordable housing downtown.
Wetlands Spy Cam
Massachusetts uses digitized arial photos to police wetlands encroachment.
Big Boxes Encounter Mixed Feelings
Some residents say big box stores offer convenience but local businesses are worried.
Salt Lake Commuters Use HOV Lanes, Sympathetically
A two year study of the new carpool lanes reveals average violation rates, slower speeds
Shanghai Has Big Plans
Shanghai's approach to city development is built around massive and expensive projects.
Support Sought For Sign Language Town
Despite concerns, majority of McCook County residents support the idea of a new town for signers.
Buffalo Seeks $5M For Waterfront Venture
Buffalo seeks $5M in federal transportation funds for waterfront venture.
Will Global Warming Lead To War?
The United Nations will study link between global warming and human conflict.
How Should Houston Grow?
A suburbanite offers his perspective on how Houston's urban core must grow if the region is to prosper.
Small City Works To Enhance Visual Image
Design standards are being altered to incorporate input from citizen surveys and focus groups regarding their visual preferences.
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
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