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Libeskind's WTC Plan Hits First Trouble Spot
Massive mall operator Westfield America has become disgruntled with the redevelopment process and has raised objections to design elements.
Nation's Leaders Can't Avoid Traffic Either
Recent traffic problems in Washington D.C. dominated a debate on homeland security in a Congressional hearing.
A Disinformation Battle In Michigan?
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources attempts to confront disinformation campaigns waged by property rights activists.
The Cost Of Car Ownership
Livable Places offers a fact sheet showing how the financial burden of owning a car may preclude homeownership.
Live Traffic Reports On Your Handheld
A GPS-enabled handheld device running new Mapopolis software can track your location and warn you of slow traffic conditions ahead.
Is Public Opinion The Best Jury For 9/11 Memorial?
A distinguished jury introduced to judge a competition for a 9/11 memorial must not ignore public opinion.
Nine-year Investigation Of Cisneros To End
Nine years and $19 million later, it's finally time to end the investigation of the former HUD secretary. It looks like he did nothing wrong.
Council For European Urbanism Formed
A group of European and American urban designers met in Bruges to discuss New Urbanism and traditional design in Europe.
Is That A Daisy Growing On Your Roof?
More people are finding that 'ecoroofs' help both their property and the environment blossom.
Are Height Restrictions Stifling Seattle's Capitol Hill?
Capitol Hill is already Seattle's densest neighborhood. Will Seattle City government allow it to grow any further?
MIT's Media Lab In Trouble
MIT's storied Media Lab, which grew out of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, is on the brink of breakup.
Las Vegas: Disneyland For Grown Ups?
Roger Lewis profiles the best and worst of planning in Las Vegas.
California Beach Bums
Reason's Michael DeAlessi explains how the California Coastal Commission thwarts innovative approaches to environmental protection.
Private Collection of 150,000 Maps Now Online
David Rumsey, an ardent map collector, and president of Cartography Associates, has digitized and cataloged his private collection of 150,000 maps at www.davidrumsey.com.
Some Portland Residents Aren't Happy With Smart Growth
Opponents to the region's planning policies say they feel powerless to stop the wave of high density development encroaching on their neighborhoods.
Forbes On High Speed Rail
This pro-rail article argues high speed rail corridors are at least potentially profitable but long distance trains are inevitable losers.
Design-Build: The Future Of Construction?
Design-build, for years considered the 'Tinker Toy' division, is rapidly transforming the commercial construction industry.
Maryland's First Completely Built-out County
McLaughlin County's new Planning Director may be the first in Maryland to deal with a completely built-out county.
Trenton's Successful Brownfields Story
Trenton is the poster child for successful brownfield revitalization efforts, with sixty projects over five years.
Mossberg Reviews The Segway
The Wall Street Journal's respected technology curmudgeon, Walter Mossberg puts the Segway through real-world testing.
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