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Kent County's Plan To Protect Farmland
Agricultural land is vanishing fast in this western Michigan county as new homes, roads, and sprawl reach farther into the countryside.
Trends In Multi-generational Housing Enclaves
A new mega-housing development in Chicago represents a future trend a multi-generational housing enclaves.
The Plan Of Nashville
The 'Plan of Nashville' is an 18-month project to develop a vision of how the urban core should look, and urban design principles to guide the area's future.
Top 10 Applications For E-Government In Planning
PLANetizen editor Chris Steins writes in Planning Magazine about the top 10 ways e-government can be applied to the field of planning and development.
Sprawl Threatens 'Venice Of The New World'
Overpopulation and urban sprawl threatenes historic zone in Mexico City.
The Smartest City
Although it may appear unremarkable at first glance, Bethesda, Maryland is the best-educated city in the U.S.
Big Boxes Invade Urban Neighborhoods
After saturating the suburbs with stores, "big box" retailers, are moving into dense city neighborhoods.
Ten Projects To Watch
A list of 10 new architecture and planning projects to watch for.
Why Does The West Have Lawns?
During a severe drought, one commentator looks at Western town development.
L.A.'s Newest Landmark Reviewed
The New Yorker Reviews Rafael Moneo's new Our Lady of the Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles.
Harlem's Gold Rush: An Urban Planner's Dream?
Harlem's long-term gentrification is an urban planner's dream, but a residents are fighting back.
Skyscrapers Flourish Despite 9-11
Delegates at the 8th Venice International Architecture Exhibition say the skyscraper is flourishing around the world despite 9-11 and security concerns.
Rural Area Threatened By Renewable Energy Project
Proposed wind farm in the U.K. faces opposition from rural community.
'Historic' Means Higher Home Values
Studies have shown that the 'historic' designation increases property values in a neighborhood. Why?
Property Firms Decide To Offer Partnerships
Two real-estate firms are showing a strong vote of confidence that demand for commercial real estate will continue to grow.
Open Space Fee Targeted
Nearly 300,000 property owners in Santa Clara County, CA will pay a an extra $20 for the preservation of open space.
The 'Poverty Line' Is Outdated
The 40-year old concept of a "poverty line" is showing its age and has not kept up with social and economic changes in the nation; we need a new benchmark.
Panel To Pick From 300 Downtown Rebuilding Concepts
A panel of six will review applications for rebuilding Lower Manhattan received from 300 architecture and planning firms from all continents except Antarctica.
Combining Schools And Shopping?
Aging regional malls with land assemblages of 50 acres or more, obsolete buildings and dwindling customer bases look like good quarries for school sites.
NJ To Abandon AIr Pollution Control Program
NJ Dept. Of Environment Protection plans to abandon an emissions trading program similar to the one being promoted at the national level by the USEPA.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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