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Bush To Weaken Global Ozone Treaty
New demands by the Bush administration threaten to reverse the benefits of the global ozone layer treaty.
Europe's Deadliest Roads
Although a high profile education campaign has decreased the number of road deaths by 18% since last year, France still has Europe's deadliest roads.
The Challenge Of Hillside Development
Hillside living in becoming increasingly popular. How do planners write zoning laws that allow hillside development while preserving natural landmarks?
The U.S. Transportation Network Is Threatened
Building an integrated transportation system in the United States would be a real economic stimulus and increase mobility and security.
The Mansionization Of California
The practice of creating 'mansion' homes on small footprints adjacent to traditional smaller homes is causing an "architectural identity crisis."
Celebrating Central Park
The Olmsted legacy was to make American cities more livable and beautiful.
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Building A More Integrated Transportation Network
Building an integrated transportation system in the United States would be a real economic stimulus and increase mobility and security.
Promise Of Hydrogen Overblown?
Energy experts doubt the effort to develop hydrogen-powered cars will cut air pollution and recommend better fuel efficiency and environment standards instead.
Detroit Residents Discover The Rural Thumb
Michigan's Thumb region, long overlooked as either a residential or vacation area, is starting to grow as Metro Detroiters migrate towards it.
The Largest Increases in Housing Price, by Zip Code
A list of 10 zip codes, in each of the eight largest metro regions in the U.S., with the biggest median 5-year housing price increases.
Fatal SUV Rollovers Kill Thousands
The number of people killed in sport/utility vehicle rollovers increased 14 percent in 2002.
Superfund Clean-Up Efforts 'Pathetically Low'
The EPA is emphasizing economic development potential as a factor in prioritizing the cleanup of Superfund sites.
Growth And Water Supply
A federally-funded planning study in Massachusetts will take a comprehensive look at water management in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.
Stadium NIMBYs
Arlington County, VA is willing to forego a baseball stadium for other developments that would yield more economic benefits.
Traffic Delays Aren't Cheap
In Baltimore, drivers, pedestrians and contractors alike are feeling the woes of building in tight spaces.
9/11 Memorial Design Competition Attracts Thousands
The 9/11 Memorial competition is 'the largest open design competition of its kind.'
Public Housing Assistance And Welfare-to-Work Transition
Welfare exiters receiving vouchers are employed closer to their homes, spend less time commuting to work, and have greater access to job openings.
How Bikeable Is Your Community?
Take the US DOT's bikeability checklist and see how your community rates.
Florida Community Vision To Be Refocused
A group of Land O'Lakes community landowners complained that vision plan bankrolled by the Pasco County Commissioners was too restrictive; now they'll have a chance to pitch their own vision.
The Mural Capital Of The World
City's unrivalled collection of over 2000 huge public murals including what is considered the longest mural in the world is threatened by graffiti, pollution, and neglect.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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