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Deconstructing Suburbia
The living arrangement Americans think of as normal is bankrupting the country economically, socially, ecologically, and spiritually.
Oakland's Language Ordinance
The City of Oakland, California will require translation of public documents into languages spoken by 10,000 residents.
Some Environmentalists Are Selling Out
In exchange for compromises, some environmental activists have negotiated away their voice.
World Trade Center Takeover Deal Completed
Three years in the making, the largest real estate deal in New York's history is finally completed.
Repairing The Damage In Urban Places
After a half century of abuse, the first real glimmer of hope has appeared for traditional urban places.
Portland's High-Density Successes
Higher-density, mixed-use developments are gaining footholds among public transit routes in Portland.
When Urban Planners Were 'Power Players'
Archeologists have identified the oldest city in the Americas.
Building Green Homes
One family in Palo Alto is part of a growing trend towards sustainable, "green" homes.
Putting West Los Angeles On Rails
There is an alternative to the parking lot that is called the Santa Monica Fwy. It is the Exposition light rail line.
Bush May Oppose Logging Ban
President Bush may oppose a Clinton administration rule protecting national forests from logging and road-building.
Africa's Shrinking Lake
Africa's largest freshwater lake has shrunk down to one-twentieth of its 1963 size. Scientists blame human factors.
HUD Looks At Deconstruction
A study recently released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development examines the feasibility of deconstruction as practiced by four urban communities.
Washington May Fund Brownfield Clean Ups
New legislation that would provide as much as $250 million a year in funding has the approval of both President Bush and the Senate.
Cycling Through Sprawl
Cyclists pedal through the Bay Area to see sprawl up close and draw attention to urban planning and land conservation.
Coastal Commission Ruled Unconstitutional
The California Coastal Commission's composition must be reconfigured, according to a Superior Court Judge.
Senate Approves Brownfields Cleanup Measure
Measure will increase spending for cleanup of contabminated industrial sites. Advocates say it could revitalize communities in industrial areas.
Water Scarcity Sparks Political Tensions
In Florida, water scarcity caused by drought and growth is giving rise to inceased political conflicts.
Ancient University, Avant-Garde Architecture
University of Utrecht, Netherlands, is 365 years old and inventing the architecture of tomorrow.
California's High Speed Rail Plans
Officials from the California High Speed Rail Authority are eager to begin bullet train service in the state by 2020.
Cities and Economic Growth
Paul Grogan, co-author of "Comeback Cities" has formed "CEOs For Cities", a group to focus attention on cities and how the affect economic growth.
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
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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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
