The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Book Review: 'Before The Deluge'
Deirdre Chetham's book "Before The Deluge: The Vanishing World of the Yangtze's Three Gorges" is a "quiet epitaph" for the region to be submerged by China's massive Three Gorges project.
New Policies Threaten National Forests
New policies would allow more logging of large tracts of national forests by timber companies.
The Silent Redevelopment Of The West Side Of Midtown Manhattan
Jonathan Bowles writes that another Robert Moses-sized project has flown under the radar.
The Forgotten Region
Teresa Fogelberg discusses the challenges faced by the 12 former Soviet countries as they look to build a cross border, sustainable future.
What Atlanta Learned About Privatizing Water
While many cities are looking at water privatization deals to counter enormous water infrastructure and maintenance costs, Atlanta is taking a step back.
Good Urbanism: RiverPark Master Plan
Oxnard, CA: 700 acres of abandoned gravel-mining pits and a failed commercial project to be transformed into a model economically viable, livable community.
Predicting The Top Regional Issues Of 2003
The Citistates Group predicts the dominating regional issues for 2003.
NJ Transit Official Indicted In Ethics Case
A New Jersey transit official has been indicted for allegedly demanding and accepting more than $17,000 worth of gifts.
Choosing Between Forests And Jobs
New provisions could weaken Clinton-era forest protections.
Drought Brings Gardening Ban
Aurora residents are banned from planting new vegetable and flower gardens as the city enacts the area's toughest drought restrictions.
Philadelphia Considers Trading On Its Name
Officials in the city are reviewing whether to let companies use the city as a marketing tool as a way to generate money.
Compact For A Sustainable Bay Area
Six Bay Area agencies plan for the future.
Living Without Oil
As war looms, the search for new energy alternatives is all the more urgent.
Pollution Cloud Could Travel To U.S.
A brown pollution cloud dubbed the "Asian Express" could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the U.S. in 4 to 10 days.
Report Urges Canada Urban Land Cleanup
NRTEE is developing a national brownfield redevelopment strategy in order to ensure that Canada is a global leader in remediation.
City's Struggle For A Stronger Downtown Is Succeeding
Though it still faces challenges, the revival of downtown Seattle is succeeding.
Small Farms On The Prarie Bow To A Wal-Mart Era
As megafarms take over, rural towns fight for survival.
The Best WTC Design: It's Not One Of The Finalists
"The primary function of the new site must be the primary function of the old" says Kai Thompson whose husband died at Ground Zero.
Yellowstone: Should Snowmobiles Be Allowed?
Environmentalists oppose new rules that will allow snowmobile continued access to the Yellowstone National Park.
Big Chains Crowd Chicago's Loop
National chains lease most of the retail space in downtown Chicago, squeezing out local and independent businesses.
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)
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