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A View Of Life From Skid Row
In the first of a five-part series, columnist Steve Lopez takes readers on a tour of Los Angeles' skid row, through the eyes of a paramedic.
Seawalls May Be Harming Beaches
A study's conclusion that coastal erosion contributes more sand to beaches could be used by environmentalists to fight oceanfront development and seawalls.
Bad Zoning Codes Cause Sprawl
Connecticut's cities' zoning codes -- many based on MuniCode's bolierplate code -- make sprawl ineveitable.
When Public Transportation Is Not Much Of A Bargain
Citing numbers from AAA, Albert B. Crenshaw argues that switching to public transportation for some trips may not result in substantial savings unless you get rid of your car completely.
Communities Struggle To Protect Water Resources
The demand for oil and gas is pushing exploration and drilling activities to an all time high in the Rocky Mountain region and communities are concerned that environmental impacts from this activity are not being addressed.
Gulf States Brace For Real Estate Storm
Prices are rising predictably, but what does that bode for poor renters and the character of communities?
The Fight Over New Orleans' Architectural Past
With the cultural history of New Orleans at stake, scores of planners, conservationists, lobbyists and insurance adjustors are locked in a battle to decide the fate of the reconstruction of New Orleans.
Most Americans Support More Environmental Protections
In a surprising Harris poll, nearly half of all U.S. adults think the government's doing far too little to protect the environment.
To High-Rise Or Not To High-Rise?
Across the country, cities are faced with the dilemma of "Manhattan-izing" their skyline with high-rise condos.
World's Longest Suspension Bridge
Italy selects a firm to build the $5.3 billion contract to build the world's longest suspension bridge, link Sicily to the mainland.
Mississippi's Governor Calls On Planners
NPR features an interview with Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour on the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast.
Katrina's Impact May Accelerate Economic Changes
Rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina may not take as long as some predict.
As Waters Recede, Tourists Trickle Back
New Orleans' $13.5 billion tourism industry is restarting as the city lays plans to kick-start it.
Reversing The Ravages Of Urban Renewal
One of the most livable places in the U.S. tries to revitalize its downtown.
Planner Edmund Bacon Dies at 95
Renowned urban planner Edmond N. Bacon transformed the nation's fifth largest city.
Does Sustainable Development Cost Developers Less?
Does developing a building to LEED standards cost more -- or less -- than conventional development? There's no easy answer.
Facing Environmental Issues in World's Megacities
Jakarta, Dhaka, Lagos, Mumbai, Tokyo and Mexico City are among the world's megacities that are face major environmental and social challenges.
Highway Engineers Embracing Context-Sensitive Solutions
Highway engineers are recognizing that wider, straighter, and faster is not always better.
'Reservation Shopping'
One of the new ways the industry is growing is through what critics call 'reservation shopping' -- the push to build Indian casinos on nonreservation land.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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.
