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Public Transit Reality Game
A Toronto designer has created a giant game of tag using cell phones and Toronto's public transit system.
Portland's Policy To Improve Livability Backfires
Portland's policies to discourage panhandling backfire, exposing the 'hidden homeless'.
Remembering Seattle's Vanished Landmarks
Newspaper's readers compile a list of landmarks that have vanished but not forgotten.
Boston's Affordable Housing Lotteries
The Boston City Council's proposal to modify affordable housing lotteries is likely to "inflame" the courts.
Light Rail In The Holy City
The first light rail line in Jerusalem is approved and should be running by 2008.
Preserving 'Cities Of The Dead'
Preservationists say Hollywood has harmed a historic cemetary in New Orleans.
A 'Central Park' For Los Angeles
Martin Kaplan challenges architects to democratize and energize the design process for creating Los Angeles' 'front lawn' in the shadow of structure designed by Frank Gehry.
Los Angeles Lofts Spark A Return To Downtown
The heart of Los Angeles is being transformed as people return to the downtown.
The Network Behind Atlanta's Beltline
A look at the polical and business network behind Atlanta's biggest urban redevelopment proposal in decades.
Peter Raven: 'Hero Of The Planet'
Botanist Peter Raven, author of more than 480 books and papers and Director of Missouri Botanic Gardens talks about ecosystems and sustainable growth.
China's Global Search For Oil
Will China's thirst for oil lead to a possible showdown with the United States?
Security Mass Transit: Tactics And Technology
A review of the latest technology and tactics for protecting mass transit system from terrorist attacks.
The Endangered Species Act And Its Lessons
Los Angeles Times editorial reviews dramatic success stories as well as failures of the Endangered Species Act.
An Original 'American Utopia'
It's Disneyland's 50th birthday. Five decades after it was first launched, Walt Disney's dream has left a lasting impact on American culture.
Why We Need The Endangered Species Act
Los Angeles Time editorial argues that the Endangered Species Act is about more than preserving a few species.
Michigan Public Land Review Draws Praise, Little Criticism
In each county, DNR meets with public about its plans to keep or sell property
Senator Calls For Real Progress On Global Warming
New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman on global warming and the energy bill.
The Next Napa Valley
Blue-collar Lake County, CA, wants to transform itself into the next Napa Valley. It's not alone.
Learning To Live In A Changing America
Floridians have to learn to adjust to a changing urban environment.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
