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The Economic Benefits Of Being A 'Slow City'
A "slow city" can benefit from being unique.
Preserving A Small Town Identity
The community of Montverde, Florida is fighting to keep its small town charm
Best Practice Community Programs
Read about 19 community programs that are really working. These success stories are examples of American ingenuity at its best.
Building Technology Moves Slowly
A $30,000 BMW has more sensors and monitors on it than a $10-million bridge.
Entrepreneurial Agriculture
Fresh crop of innovative producers makes money, keeps land in farming.
When Does Land Regulation Become Too Expensive?
The subtext of the Tahoe case reveals a startling suggestion: land use regulation is prohbitively expensive, and should stop.
Introducing Planning To Tijuana
Carlos Graizbord is planning chief for one of North America's most unruly cities -- Tijuana.
Downtown Phoenix At A Crossroads
After a decade of rapid development, activity in downtown Phoenix has slowed to a crawl. Business leaders are worried.
Creative Cities: Top Ten, Bottom Ten
A conversation with Richard Florida, author of "The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life."
Albuquerque's New Planned Growth Strategy
Albuquerque's former planning director opines on the city's new Planned Growth Strategy, a result of four years of planning.
What's Wrong With Regionalism?
Regional planning makes sense, but it won't just happen because it's "good planning."
Koolhass: An Inspired Architect; Not A Planner
Rem Koolhaas is perhaps the greatest contemporary architect, but as a planner, he falls flat.
Struggling With Boston's Waterfront
The South Boston Waterfront has been heralded as the future for Boston. So why is it taking so long?
Tulsa: Prisoner Of The Cube?
Amidst the ramshackle collection of lots, older buildings and art deco gems that is downtown Tulsa, sits a monument to the most recent "good old days".
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What's Wrong With Regionalism?
Regional planning makes sense, but it won't just happen because it's "good planning."
Zero-emission Community Transportation Plan
The controversial and massive Playa Vista planned community in Los Angeles will provide residents with electric vehicles.
The Poorest Community In The U.S.
The poorest community in the nation has "Extreme Third World conditions."
1990s -- A Decade Of Prosperity
According to the 2000 Census, most of the U.S. prospered in the 1990s with urban Midwesterners seeing large income gains.
Melting Glaciers Endanger Millions
Rapidly melting glaciers pose a serious threat
California: A Trend Toward Paving The Lawn
Cities in California are trying to rescue neighborhood lawns and green spaces from becoming asphalt.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
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)
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.
