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Four Million Holes In Britain's Roads
A 1991 law makes it easy for utilities to dig up roads causing traffic congestion. Britain lags behind other countries in the use of modern techniques for roadwork that minimize disruption.
Regional Transit Plan To Be Reviewed
A transportation plan submitted to the San Diego Association of Governments outlines transit improvements.
Planners Warn Against Delaying Downtown Decisions
Delays in making decisions about Lower Manhattan could harm the financial service in the area.
EGov Alliance Offers Regional On-line Permitting Service
The new web service offers citizens and contractors the ability to apply for and recieve multiple over-the-counter permits from multiple jurisdictions in a single transaction.
Five Ideas For Waterfront Revitalization
Experts critique a water revitalization plan for Toronto and suggest five "fundamental" ideas.
'Gentrification By Instalment?'
Will it create affordable housing while revitalizing a huge derelict building in a distressed neighbourhood or is it "gentrification by instalment"?
An Alternative Future For Urban Transportation?
Can high-quality water transit revitalize isolated neighborhoods and waterfront areas?
Sides Present Opposite Views On Proposed Cincinnati Light Rail
Would a proposed light rail system in the Cincinnati region relieve traffic congestion, improve air quality and create tens of thousands of jobs or simply waste billions of dollars?
New Designs For 'Peace Bridge'
Could Swiss bridge designer Christian Menn's proposal for a striking two-tower bridge help resolve the Peace Bridge controversy in Buffalo, N.Y.?
Out Of The Loop?
Chicago may lose another historic downtown building.
New Transportation Bill May Have $300 Billion Budget
National transportation authorities are speculating the total amount of the 2004 Congressional "T-3" funds.
Architect Susanka's Not-So-Big House Lifestyle
Fast Company names architect Sarah Susanka as a 'Fast 50 Trendsetter' for her 'Not-So-Big House' design.
Say 'No' To Sidewalk Ads
Nike and ABC paste large plastic "street decals" on public sidewalk.
Field Of Dreams
Baseball players still hit homers in Rhode Island's Cardines Field, one of the oldest ballparks.
Meeting The Need For Densification And Affordable Housing
San Jose's planning director discusses how his city will accommodate rapid growth and subsequent housing and infrastructure demands.
14 Arrested In Recycling Fraud
A ring of recycling thieves made milllions by redeeming bottles in California from Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
Monorail Agency Ordered To Handover Public Documents
Opponents of the Seattle monorail hope to learn more about how the Elevated Transportation Company reached their transit planning decisions.
For Rent: New Apartment, Books Included
Putting housing above a public library, Portland takes another pioneering step toward urban density.
A Map Of The Human Footprint
A fascinating world maps show that humans directly influence 83% of the earth's landmass.
Incentivizing Anti-sprawl
New Jersey's Governor wants to control sprawling by directing state money into roads, schools, water and sewer projects in older communities.
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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