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Census Shows Growth In Atlanta's Population
After years of flight, whites are moving back into Atlanta, GA.
The Future Of Ground Transportation
Anthony Downs argues that only regional governance arrangements of some type can make a dent in our present infatuation with further outward sprawl.
24/7 Traffic Information
The Advanced Regional Traffic Interactive Management and Information System (ARTIMIS) will provide 24/7 traffic information for the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky region.
Creating A Virtual Tour Of A City
A project is underway to photograph every street intersection in San Francisco to create a virtual tour of the city consisting of 360-degree panoramic "photo bubbles."
Restricting Chain Store Development
The New Rules publishes two sample ordinances from Kansas City restricting chain store development.
Study Shows City's Economic Potential
Economic development study for El Cerrito, CA, identified posibilities for economic development.
The Real Information Superhighway
1,200 miles of fiber-optic lines will soon turn the interstates of Colorado into true information highways.
Downtown L.A.'s First State Park
The Trust For Public Land purchases an industrial park and creates the first state park and recreation complex in downtown Los Angeles.
Weekly 'Sprawl Busters' News
If your community is "threatened" by a megastore, Sprawl Busters will apparently take up your cause.
Regulating Light Pollution
State officials are considering legislation that would control the growing problem of light pollution.
New Law Tries To Curb Graffiti
Responding to increases in gang activity, the city of Smyrna has made it a crime for minors to possess spray paint or felt-tip markers in an effort to curb graffiti and vandalism.
Hybrid Cars Taking The Road
Both Toyota and Honda, two of the largest car companies in the world, have been producing and marketing fuel efficient hybrid cars.
The Urban Divide
Gateway metropolitan regions can be expected to exhibit significant differences in residents’ age, education, and socioeconomic status compared to more domestic regions.
Atlanta's Transit Nightmare: Who Is At Fault?
Atlanta road builders charge that environmentalists are responsible for major transit funding delays. The environmentalists fire back.
Defining And Measuring Sprawl
Urban Quality Indicator examines three perspective to measuring sprawl: The Sierra Club, Denver, and the Fannie Mae Foundation.
Housing Gen Xers
An underresearched, underestimated, and often misunderstood demographic segment, Generation X is a powerful force in today's economy.
Purifying Water With Sunlight
World Health Organization reports that water can be purified using sunlight and plastic bottles reducing deaths from unsafe drinking water in developing countries.
A Better Boise, Through Planning
In the midst of a tech boom, the city is looking to implementing smart growth practices to protect open space and agriculture.
Massachusetts Minority Population Surges
According to Census numbers, in Boston, MA, whites are in the minority.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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
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