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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.
New Urbanism Pioneer To Lead Charrette
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, founder of the Congress for New Urbanism, will lead a charrette in San Jose, CA.
When 'Plan' Is A Four-Letter Word
How does planning fare in a hostile environment -- like Kentucky.
Multimodal Transit Center Plans Include Maglev
Plans to build a multimodal transit center in Anaheim, CA, are back on track. The center will include bus and rail stations and a cultural center.
New York's Safer Neighborhoods
New York City's crime rate has fallen for the last two years. Is this the 9-11 effect, or neighborhood activism?
Virginia's Quest For Transit Solutions Continues
With the failure of an effort to pass a transportation tax, Virginia is looking for less expensive solutions.
The Increasing Power Of The Exurban Voter
A new book argues that long-term demographic trends toward suburban living will favor the Democratic Party. David Brooks examines the thesis based on 2002 election results.
California's Endless Growth War Now Gives Growth A Chance
California voters are resisting the slow-growth tendencies they championed in the 1970s and '80s.
Who Is Responsible For Making Great Communities?
Architects? Planners? Politicians? Homebuilders? Home buyers? Or all of he above?
When The Best Public Space Is Privately-owned
Does single ownership mean better planning for downtown San Jose Santana Row?
Historic Building Crumbles At The Feet Of Protestors
The Albany Times Union details the story of a historic building lost to big box development -- it will become a Target parking lot.
River Ranch: A Real New Urbanist Community
Many "New Urbanist" communities are little more than marketing. River Ranch, outside of Baton Rouge is the real thing -- and a huge commercial success.
Living At The Mall In Downtown San Jose
Is Santana Row a "European style neighborhood" as its developer proclaims, a shopping mall with a wider than usual range of uses, or the next set for the Truman Show?
Overbuilding Community Facilities
Should community facilities -- hospitals, universities, and churches -- be allowed to build "as-of-right" without community review?
Grand Rapids' New Focus On Smart Growth
Grand Rapids, a city wellknown for its conservative politics, is energetically pursuing SmartGrowth principles.
Olympics: Hasn't New York City Suffered Enough?
Does New York really need a billion-dollar boondoggle like the Olympics, leaving its architectural detritus around the five boroughs and beyond?
Livable Cities A Priority For U.K.
U.K. ministers say "livability" is a major priority and the government will implement measures to tackle anti-social behavior.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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