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The Hydrogen Revolution

Jeremy Rifkin writes that the "hydrogen economy" is within our grasp if we are committed to abandoning fossil fuels.

January 9 - E-The Environmental Magazine

Top Ten Trends In Historic Preservation

Preservation magazine editors selected the year's top events in historic preservation.

January 9 - Preservation Online

If L.A. Can Save Historic Theaters, Why Can't We?

Philadelphia looks to Los Angeles as a model for preservation of historic theaters.

January 9 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Koolhaas Redefines The Skyscraper

Celebrity architect Rem Koolhaas' unusual design for a skyscraper in Beijing -- his largest project to date -- uses an innovative structural system.

January 9 - Newsweek

The Multiple Failures Of Architecture Education

If urban areas are to improve, the public must become a more savvy consumer of good architecture.

January 9 - The Chronicle of Higher Education


New Urbanism Pioneers To Plan $500 Million Community

Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co will develop the plan for a $500 million community for St. Charles County, Missouri.

January 9 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Neighbors Fencing Themselves Up And Out

Tall fences are popping up all over Phoenix. The city's solution? Legalize it.

January 9 - The Arizona Republic


Taxing The Rich And Famous For Energy

Luxury homes in the Aspen area are taxed as part of a plan to finance green projects.

January 9 - The Christian Science Monitor

Creating Pedestrian-friendly Communities

Dan Burden is on mission to make America's cities walkable -- and livable.

January 9 - The Kansas City Star

Downtown Norfolk A Victim Of Its Success

If you had predicted five years ago that downtown Norfolk would have traffic problems as a result of valet parking, residents would have laughed at you.

January 8 - Virginian Pilot

Burbification Of Annapolis

Peter Heyrman comments on the 'burbification' of Annapolis.

January 8 - The Washington Post

What About The Non-Smart Growthers?

Neal Peirce responds to tough questions about smart growth and regionalism posed by prominent California economist Steven Levy.

January 8 - Citistates Group

New York City Is A 'Luxury Product'

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said that businesses should be willing to pay more to operate in New York City because it is a "luxury product."

January 8 - The New York Times

2003: The Year Of Water Policy

California policymakers have long been obsessed with water, and 2003will be no different.

January 8 - California Planning and Development Report

Is New York City On The Decline?

Modern technology and transportation allows people to move away from cities. Is New York City's current crisis a harbinger for the decline of cities?

January 8 - National Review

Wal-Mart Is About To Get Much Bigger

Welcome to Wal-Mart China. If there's not a Wal-Mart in your neighborhood today, just wait a few minutes.

January 8 - Time

San Francisco Launches Major Solar Initiative

San Francisco, known for its dense fog, launches a major initiative to use solar energy. The city seeks to transform itself into a center for green architecture.

January 8 - Wired

International Journal Of Sustainability

The International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education is offering free online access to all articles through January 12, 2003.

January 8 - International Journal Of Sustainability In Higher

An Uncertain Future For Florida's Growth Management

Growth management in Florida faces an uncertain future as Governor Jeb Bush's position on growth remains unclear.

January 8 - The St. Petersburg Times

Why Can't We Be Clever About Planning?

A columnist for the Globe and News wonders why human ingenuity so often doesn't extend to urban planning problems.

January 8 - The Globe and Mail

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