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Let Cities Be Cities
Scattered development does not offer more security. Decentralizing the population and businesses of our great cities would be a long and expensive proposition, and one likely to fail.
Leaving The City For A Second Home
More and more Americans are purchasing second homes outside of urban boundaries and relocating.
Do SUVs Make A Difference?
Reason Magazine attacks New York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman for arguing against SUVs.
Downtown: Its Rise And Fall
The Boston Globe interviews author and urban historian Robert M. Fogelson about the unique history of the American downtown.
New Urbanism Spreads In Florida Panhandle
The largest private landowner in Florida keeps up the pace of development in a slow economy.
Intercity Passenger Rail Makes A Comeback
Now that flying is more difficult, intercity passenger rail connected to airport terminals seems like a good idea.
A Recipe For New Urbanism
New Urbanism is coming of age.
The Vulnerabilities Of U.S. Transportation
Recent events in the U.S. have highlighted the need for an integrated transportation network. Th nation's train system that has been suffering from decades of neglect should be strengthened.
Despite Conservation, Deforestation Still A Threat
The Monteverde cloud forest in the mountains of Costa Rica are still threatened by deforestation despite conservation efforts.
The Declining Fortune Of The American Sidewalk
Adding sidewalks to suburbs can turn pedestrian-unfriendly areas into walkable communities.
Phoenix: Airport Or Latino Neighborhood?
Phoenix is moving ahead with a plan to dismantle one of the city's oldest Latino neighborhoods.
Eco Terrorists
America has its own home-grown version of terrorism -- the Earth Liberation Front.
Time Magazine: Best Inventions Of The Year
Time Magazine presents the best inventions of the year including cutting-edge transportation technology.
Scientists Warn Against Using Oceans To Soak CO2
Scientists warn that using the earth's oceans to soak excess carbon dioxide blamed for causing global warming could cause greater damage.
Massive Land Exchange Approved
The "Huckleberry Land Exchange", a controversial land exchange between the U.S. Forest Service and the Weyerhaeuser Co. has been approved
Smart Growth And Housing Affordability
Anthony Downs explores the tensions between affordable housing and smart growth and outlines how they might be resolved in practice.
Environmentalist Wins U.N. Prize
U.S. Environmentalist Huey Johnson has been awarded the most prestigious environmental award in the world.
Brownfields State Of The State Report
The Northeast-Midwest Institute is releasing an updated review of brownfield initiatives and program impacts in the 50 states.
Construction Threatening Downtown Businesses In Houston
Small businesses that helped revitalize downtown Houston could be threated by construction projects.
Back To The Future Of Architecture
Built fifty years ago in Fairfax County, VA, Holmes Run Acres were designed to appeal to both architects and the general public and were considered to be the future of home architecture. What happened?
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City of Clovis
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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