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Selling Car Pool Lane Access On eBay
Washington State officials may use eBay to auction single-driver access to HOT lanes to find out their true value.
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The Eleventh Smart Growth Principle
Sprawl is reaching military installations and threatening the nation's defense capabilities.
Interests Groups Push For Changes To Houston Light Rail
Metro's board considering modifications to its 2025 mass-transit plan
In West, Recreation Parks Claim Scarce Water
Should recreation be on par with "traditional" water uses in agriculture, homes, and industry?
Home Prices Soar In Southern California
Median value hits a new record in Ventura County. Biggest gains are seen in north Thousand Oaks, while Oak Park loses ground.
Nevada Land Development: Corruption Or Politics?
The Los Angeles Times runs a two-part expose on Nevada Senator Harry Reid's corruption in trading money for development opportunities.
Edgeless Cities: Everywhere But Overlooked
Is hyper-low density development inevitable? A review of the book "Edgeless Cities: Exploring the Elusive Metropolis."
Planning Miami's Greatest Street
"Every city needs at least one great street." For Miami, that great street should be Biscayne Boulevard.
Jane Jacobs: Unlabeled Anti-Planner
A critique of Jane Jacobs' insights on the economic nature of communities and on central planning.
Milwaukee Mayor Norquist To Be New CNU Director
Milwaukee Mayor John O. Norquist will become president and chief executive officer of the Congress for The New Urbanism.
Sprawl Increases Dangerous Alligator Encounters
As urban sprawl intrudes into protected wildlife habitat, dangerous encounters with alligators are on the rise.
The Surprising Truth About Pre-Columbus North America
A growing number of anthropologists now believe that North American prior to Columbus' arrival was dotted with impressive cities and towns.
The Growing Advantanges Of Brownfield Development
Developers are finding that with economic incentives, brownfield sites in highly desirable urban infill areas are cheaper than comparable non-polluted properties.
Personal Cars And China
A TRB report outlines strategies for developing a Chinese national car.
Baltimore's Visionary Transit Plan
Baltimore has a visionary plan for its transit future -- but apparently not the political will.
Cloning Champion Trees
Nearly 5000 years old, the world's oldest tree has produced offspring. A project aims to clone the nation's biggest trees for cities.
Protecting Canada's Rivers
Canada's first official Rivers Day highlights the threats faced by Canada's river systems.
The Walkers' Movement
Is a backlash to our auto-centric society underway? Will a 'walkers' revolt' gain national momentum -- or be driven away?
Smart City Radio Covers Memphis Manifesto Summit
The Smart City Radio show covers the Memphis Manifesto Summit that brought together 100 creative professionals a
ASLA Elects New President
American Society of Landscape Architects Elects President-Elect, Three Vice Presidents
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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