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Researchers Link Climate Change To Land-Use
Findings suggest that planting more trees may not solve global warming problem.
Earth Day Events Raise Awareness
Environmental groups around the world held events to raise public awareness on the 31st annual Earth Day.
Site Selection For The 21st Century
In today's relocation market, the old axiom, "location, location, location, just isn't enough anymore.
Bush Okay For National Park Snowmobile Ban
President Bush approved a Clinton administration ban on snowmobile use in the Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.
U.S. Alone In Opposing Kyoto Protocol
Of the 40 nations at the high-level talks, all but the United States were in favor of the Kyoto climate change protocol.
A Sweet-Smelling Subway
The London Underground experiments with fragrances to improve the subway commute.
EcoComplex: A Model Of Eco-Friendly Architecture
New Jersey's EcoComplex, an environmental research and technology development center, practices what it preaches.
New Redistricting Software
New and affordable, yet powerful software is making it possible for citizens to offer alternative redistricting plans.
Buffalo Nonprofit To Save Architectural Treasures
Preservationists in Buffalo, NY, have created a nonprofit organization to salvage historic fixtures from buildings about to be demolished.
Rural Growth Limits: Should Churches Be Exempt?
The largest church in King County, WA, sparked the debate over rural growth limits.
Twelve Most Distinctive Towns
The National Trust for Historic Preservation names its twelve picks for the 2001 list of most distinctive towns.
Converting A Train Station To Upscale Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas planners examine how to convert a train station to an upscale hotel.
Boston: Cars Vs. Pedestrians
"America's walking city" has a high rate of pedestrian fatalities.
The Politics Of Land-Use
Ron Dzwonkowski observes that issues such as sprawl, open space, and zoning affect everybody but few politicians take them on as campaign issues.
Boston's New Traffic Signals For Safer Intersections
Boston, MA, tries out new traffic signals that will make intersections safer for pedestrians.
Sewer Moratorium Slows Development In Metro Atlanta
Developers have been idling after state environmental officials declared a moratorium on sewer hookups until a facility in north Fulton County can be upgraded.
The Popularity Of Growth Control Measures
Though planners have suggested that growth cannot be stopped, residents of San Diego County are readying an artillery of slow growth initiatives in hopes of preserving the area's character.
Mayor's Conference On Downtown Revitalization
The Mayor's Institute on City Design is a leadership conference focused on redeveloping downtowns.
Protecting History From New Development
Designation as a historic district has not lead to renewal in one of Dallas' last freedman's towns, and locals fear the area will be lost to new development.
Colleges Blamed For Housing Shortage
Affordable housing advocates in Boston are calling on the city's colleges to build more on campus housing, freeing up housing for low-income residents.
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
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.
