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Drilling And Mining The Nation's Parks
As the debate over the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge continues, drilling and mining on federally-managed lands has already commenced in the lower-48 states without Congressional approval.
Want To See The Future Of America? It's Las Vegas
Las Vegas' Paradise Blvd (aka 'The Strip') is an example of the prototypical American City as it will be in 2035.
Arizona Parks Suffering At Hands Of Looters
Trying to keep visitors and entrepreneurs from stealing from Arizona's understaffed national parks is a losing battle.
Bush Administration Proposes To Weaken Forest Rules
Proposed regulations could open up public lands for drilling and logging.
The Importance Of The Creative Economy
A new report finds that the "creative economy" is probably the second most important part of the city's economy behind the financial sector.
Environment Threatened By GOP Takeover
Anthony York says the GOP takeover of the Senate starts a new phase in the battle over the environment.
The Man Behind Allentown's Nightmare
Mark Mendelson is hated by Allentown's political leadership and has a long history of battling City Hall. How has he managed to survive?
In Support Of The EPA Chief
While some are calling for the resignation of Christie Whitman, this editorial argues that it would be good for the country if she continues as EPA chief.
20 Years After Billy Joel's 'Allentown'
Twenty years after Bill Joel detailed the region's troubles in his famous single, 'Allentown', the region has grown and diversified its economy.
New Toronto Subway Line Launches
Critics question the economics behind the new Sheppard Avenue subway line in Toronto.
The Battle For Local Control Of Housing Elements
The California State Association of Counties provided the latest battlefield in the war of words over the state housing element law.
The Wireless City: Vibrant Urban Places
At Kevin Lynch's "nodes" -- parks, airports, and public gathering spaces -- wireless technology and grassroots efforts are helping create vibrant urban spaces.
How Does The Media Cover Regionalism?
Regionalists have a lot of mountains to climb -- starting with daily newspaper, the very voice they'd expect to champion their cause, writes Neal Peirce in his weblog.
Where Pedestrians Are Just 'Traffic Flow Interruptions'
What do the cities listed as the most dangerous for pedestrians have in common?
Turning Edge Cities Into Real Cities
Edge cities in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and elsewhere are becoming real cities. Planning Magazine investigates.
Working With GSA In Your Community
An Update on U.S General Services Administration's Urban Development/Good Neighbor Initiatives Nationwide.
Chicago's Wacker Drive Returns
Upper Wacker Drive in Chicago was reopened after a two-year, $200 million reconstruction project.
Terrorism Insurance Bill Could Benefit Real Estate
President Bush signed a terrorism insurance law that could provide relief to the real estate industry and jumpstart construction projects held up since last year's terrorist attacks.
A Fifties Neighborhood
Just seven miles from downtown Manhattan, a quiet "fifties" neighborhood.
Low-cost Cities
There has been plenty of discussion in the international development community about low-cost housing. Now a new concept emerges -- low cost cities.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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