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Heated Debate Over Habitat Hot Spots
Scientists say that concentrating conservation efforts on hot spots -- habitats with high biodiversity -- does not factor in the importance of ecosystems to human beings.
Has New Urbanism Taken Over Planning?
Anthony Flint reports on the Congress for the New Urbanism conference from Gaithersburg, MD.
California's Uneven Property Tax
The California property tax system puts an unfair burden on homeowners and new businesses.
Revitalizing Multistorey Residential Towers
A counter-revolution goes against the trend of demolishing residential towers to be replaced by low-cost housing in the UK.
The State Of The Nation's Housing, 2003
Since 1997, home price gains have exceeded income gains in 48 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas.
Western Washington's Light Rail Woes
More roadblocks to getting the light rail built in Western Washington.
Tunnel Little Help To Commuters
Opening the 1-1/2-mile Big Dig tunnel appears to have done little to shorten drive times.
An Old Plan For A New Baghdad
A group of researchers suggest Frank Lloyd Wright's sensitivity to Islamic culture in his 1957 Plan for Baghdad as a model for rebuilding in post-war Iraq.
A 'Safety Valve' For The Affordable Housing Crisis
In search of relief from San Diego's affordable housing crisi, U.S. residents are looking at housing options in northern Mexico.
$1.8 Million Grant To Save Philadelphia
Four historic Philadelphia neighborhoods receive grant toward revitalization efforts.
Smart Growth Dream Will Give You Nightmares
Smart Growth advocates' vision of the future of urban development is more like a nightmare for the average citizen, writes Chris Fiscelli.
Is The Environmental Movement Under-stating Its Success?
Former Bush Administration EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman writes about the environmental movement and successes in improving air and water quality in the U.S. over the past 30+ years.
Human Wealth Increases Urban Plant Diversity
Family income and housing age are key predictors of plant diversity within cities, according to a new study.
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Smart Growth Dream Will Give You Nightmares
Smart Growth advocates' vision of the future of urban development is more like a nightmare for the average citizen.
Planning For Shade
Planners, architects and dermatologists discuss how planning for more shade can help prevent cancer in Toronto.
Cars With Brains
U.S. Department of Transportation engineers are hoping that new technology will make driving safer.
What Does It Take To Transform A City?
Smart City features an interview with Milwaukee Mayor and soon to be CNU president, John Norquist.
An Architect Who Builds What He Designs
Architect Dan Rockhill designs houses and builds them himself.
Celebrating The Old-Fashioned Trolley
A commuter enumerates 9 reasons why she loves taking the trolley to work.
Making Sidewalks Accesible At What Cost?
After a four-year battle, the City of Sacramento reached a agreement on a lawsuit over sidewalk accessibility.
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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