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U.S. Conference On Renewable Energy
U.S. Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton held a conference for manufacturers of renewable energy sources.
San Francisco's Impossible Residence Element
San Francisco's Planning Department is charged with the near-impossible task of explaining how to build 2,716 new housing units a year.
Mysterious 'Ginger' May Be Revealed Soon
The mysterious "Ginger" device, rumored to be a transportation invention with the ability to change the world, may soon be revealed.
Light Rail Makes A Comeback
More than 20 U.S. cities have revived streetcar service and the competition for federal funds is fierce. Philadelphia has an edge over most other cities...
Should Patriotism Be Measured In Miles Per Gallon?
Is driving a gas-guzzling SUV unpatriotic? Many Americans don't believe there is a relationship between global politics and U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
California's Brownfields Policy
The only thing more difficult than developing a brownfield site inCalifornia is getting disparate groups to agree on a brownfields policy.
Zoning And Changing Lifestyles
Planning Commissioners Journal focuses on the impact that changes in our society are having on zoning regulation.
Isolated Washington Town Still Lacks Phone Service
In Washington, one of the most wired states in the nation, the town of Silverton lacks phone service. What is it like to live without phones, cell phones, Internet access?
Developing A Sewer Ordinance
The Planning Commissioner's Journal presents one town's experience with developing a sewer ordinance.
Resurrection Of A California Marsh
This article details the process by which Sam Sebastiani, an owner of a California vineyard, created wetlands on his property.
Sixteen California Environmental Awards
Sixteen individuals and companies were recognized for protecting the environment while promoting economic development.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Raise Mortage Limits
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac raise the mortage limit on single-family homes.
Chicago Preparing To Rewrite Zoning Ordinance
How does a city described by planners as having the worst local political system in the nation rewrite its zoning ordinance?
Housing Sales Strong As Consumer Confidence Drops
While the consumer confidence index dropped this month, housing sales continued to be strong.
Scientist Gathers Environmental Data From Tombstones
University of Delaware scientist studies tombstones to collect data about pollution and environmental change.
State Supreme Court Hears Housing Case
The State Supreme Court in New Jersey hears the West Windsor Township v. Toll Brothers Inc. concerning housing barriers.
Boston Tries Car Sharing
Boston transit officials are considering offering car-sharing services for residents seeking an alternative to owning a vehicle.
Urban Pioneers: Living Above The Store
Mixed-use urban projects present some problems for residents. But designers are taking steps to prevent them.
Massachusetts' Dirty Dozen
A Boston environmental group has published a non-scientific list of Massachusetts' "dirtiest dozen" firms.
Amtrak Is Fatally Flawed, Beyond Repair
Paul Weyrich, a conservative leader, argues that the best way to save passenger rail is to kill Amtrak.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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.
