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Learning From Portland's Streetcar Rennaisance
Portland streetcar system boosted property taxes by 40%. Champaign-Urbana hopes to learn from Portland's success and add streetcars to its bus system, one of the most ridership-intensive in the nation.
America's Rural Breadbasket: California's Central Coast
California is home to the greatest, and least well-known garden in the world. The 400-mile-long Central Valley supplies fully one-quarter of the food America eats.
Did Sprawl Aid The Sniper?
On an online forum, New Urbanism enthusiasts discussed if urban sprawl aided the Washington-area sniper. Is the allegation just suburbia-bashing?
The Epicenter Of Ballot-box Planning
Ventura County, California,remains the epicenter of the world of ballot-box planning.
90-Story Tower Proposed Near Ground Zero
A developer proposes a mixed-use 90-story tower a block from Ground Zero. If built, it would be New York's second largest skyscraper.
A Public Space That Is There, But Isn't There
New York's public spaces are often hidden from public view. Metropolis Magazine profiles one such space at 55 Water Street.
Urban Car Sharing Could Work
Urban residents are increasingly using "car sharing" companies to reserve cars for a few hours at a time during the day.
Mounting Opposition To Lower Manhattan Tunnel
Plans to create a tunnel along West Street in Lower Manhattan are facing increased opposition from residents, commuters, advocacy organizations and even elected officials.
Saving Taliesin
Frank Lloyd Wright felt that buildings should be a natural circumstance of the land. But how can his materpieces be saved from nature?
Focus On Fire Management In Australia
Rapid spread of urban development into forested areas in one of the most fire-prone regions of the world has created a dangerous situation.
Inside Scoop On Careers In Real Estate
A survey on hiring and retention among real estate firms found that academic training ranked lower as a hiring prerequisite than drive and sound business judgment.
Artificial Islands: An Israeli Alternative To Settlements?
Israel considers creating pricey artificial islands for residential, tourism and business uses.
At What Density, Rail?
At what density is rail the right choice? The Tampa Tribune examines the question.
Controlling Growth In Virginia
The Peidmont Environmental Council faces its biggest challenge: curbing growth in "developer-friendly" Virginia.
MA's Drive To Preserve Parkways
Across Massachusetts, parkways and boulevards are being recognized as historic landmarks.
The 'Demon Of SoHo-ization'
A New York study finds that when artists move into a neighborhood, rents rise displacing long-time residents.
Reclaiming Penn's Landing
The Philadelphia Enquirer begins a five-part series on reclaiming Penn's Landing -- the city's waterfront. Previous plans have resulted in massive flops.
ULI Announces 2002 Awards For Excellence
ULI's 2002 Awards for Excellence were presented to 10 outstanding real estate development entries during the institute's annual fall meeting in Las Vegas.
The Benefits Of Global Warming?
Gobal warming may cause the polar ice cap to disappear for a few months during summer opening up shipping passages and cutting travel distances between Asia and Europe.
Revival Of Sears Catalog 'Kit' Homes
Sears Catalog "kit homes", sold from 1908 to 1940 for less than $2,000, including delivery, are now experiencing a surprising revival as history meets architecture.
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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