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Graduate Students' Transit Study Helps Communities
New approach helps towns maximize benefits of transit access.
Atlanta's Low-Density Development
Georgia state transportation agency says that low-density developments are not always bad.
Parking Moratorium Sought in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh officials seek to prevent the conversion of vacant lots into parking facilities.
Bug Killer Phase Out
EPA finds Diazinon--a widely-used garden pesticide--presents unacceptable health risks and will be phased out.
Park Asset Management
Chicago communities demonstrate real-life examples of assets-based management at work for community revitalization.
The Future Of Historic Neighborhood Schools
The National Trust Identifies serious threats to historic neighborhood schools, and calls for major public policy changes.
Nation's Smallest Commuter Rail Line Opens
The Governer calls is a "real renaissance in rail" while opponents say it is a waste of federal and state money.
Sprawl: Adapt Or Annex?
Will Columbus be forced to adapt to sprawl?
Infill Causing Congestion
Atlanta's traffic backs onto surface streets as intown communities get congested.
Does Smart Growth Really Work?
Planning's fashionable solution isn't no growth, but smart growth. Are they really any different?
Court Rules For Homebuilders
The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of homebuilders in their fight against construction defect litigation.
States Ranked By Environmental Standards
States with the highest environmental standards also boast the best economic performance, finds Gold & Green 2000, a new report from the Institute for Southern Studies.
Growing Smarter: Smart Growth In Atlanta
Urban Land Institute's Partners for Smart Growth Conference is being held in Atlanta, a city where the debate over the concept continues.
Governor Says He Still Backs Smart Growth
Minnesota Governer Jesse Ventura pledges support to smart growth and open-space conservation.
Global Talks On Toxic Chemicals Begin
Delegates from 120 countries begin talks in South Africa that may lead to ban on the production of the world most dangerous chemicals.
States Ranked By Education
Education Week summarizes state level scores on educational progress. How does your state rank?
Chicago's Soldier Field Plan May Score
Chicago Sun-Times critic comments on the plan to make-over Chicago's famous sports stadium.
North Hollywood CRA Project In Trouble
The EIR for the commercial complex next to the N. Hollywood subway station indicates air and traffic problems.
Growing Popularity Of Regional Rail Systems
High speed rail is gaining the support of state transportation departments. The major barrier is cost.
Planning-Themed Projects Funded
The Pew Center For Civic Journalism has funded 16 projects -- many with planning themes and focused on community planning.
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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