The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Philadelphia Considers Trading On Its Name
Officials in the city are reviewing whether to let companies use the city as a marketing tool as a way to generate money.
Compact For A Sustainable Bay Area
Six Bay Area agencies plan for the future.
Living Without Oil
As war looms, the search for new energy alternatives is all the more urgent.
Pollution Cloud Could Travel To U.S.
A brown pollution cloud dubbed the "Asian Express" could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the U.S. in 4 to 10 days.
Report Urges Canada Urban Land Cleanup
NRTEE is developing a national brownfield redevelopment strategy in order to ensure that Canada is a global leader in remediation.
City's Struggle For A Stronger Downtown Is Succeeding
Though it still faces challenges, the revival of downtown Seattle is succeeding.
Small Farms On The Prarie Bow To A Wal-Mart Era
As megafarms take over, rural towns fight for survival.
The Best WTC Design: It's Not One Of The Finalists
"The primary function of the new site must be the primary function of the old" says Kai Thompson whose husband died at Ground Zero.
Yellowstone: Should Snowmobiles Be Allowed?
Environmentalists oppose new rules that will allow snowmobile continued access to the Yellowstone National Park.
Big Chains Crowd Chicago's Loop
National chains lease most of the retail space in downtown Chicago, squeezing out local and independent businesses.
Does 'Downzoning' Work?
The story of how a remarkable 'downzoning' effort to save the Occoquan Reservoi
ASLA Declares National Landscape Architecture Week
The American Society of Landscape Architects has announced that April 19-27, 2003 will be National Landscape Architecture Week.
Glendening To Lead Anti-Sprawl Institute
Former Gov. Parris N. Glendening will lead the newly formed Smart Growth Leadership Institute.
Millions Wasted In Sloppy Construction Of Miami Schools
Tens of millions of dollars are wasted in slow, sloppy construction, according to a Miami Herald expose.
Ottawa Urged To Invest In Public Transit
Advisory panel recommends $1-billion a year in federal budget for fund to promote public transportation in cities.
Glendening To Lead New Smart Growth Leadership Institute
Former Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening will become the new persident of a new smart growth institute to educate lawmakers about smart growth policies.
The Anti-Anti-Growth Backlash
It may not yet count as a national trend but in an effort to increase the local tax base, some towns are easing growth restrictions.
Changing The DNA Of Development
Is changing codes and building rules is the only way to revolutionize development in the United States?
Southern California: Geography Is Destiny
Different reactions to Southern California's two largest developments demonstrate that geography is destiny.
Malformed Consent
One viewpoint on why local decisions regarding infrastructure and growth issues may not be as valid as they appear.
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