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Bush Budget Goes Off The Rails
The budget tabled by President Bush seeks to eliminate the subsidy for Amtrak, at a time when countries around the world are investing in their passenger rail systems.
Atlanta's Beltline Gets Thumbs Up
An 18-month, $2.5 million study concluded that an "inner core" transit loop around Atlanta is feasible.
Bush Budget Reduces Amtrak
Proposed 2006 budget would cut Amtrak's $1.2 billion federal funding possibly ending passenger service in many states.
A Tragic Loss To The Planning Community
Innovative planning professor Gill-Chin Lim died as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident.
Study: Eminent Domain Used As First Resort, Not Last
A new report by the Reason Foundation finds that using eminentdomain often fails to help achieve economic development goals.
Cars Killing Suburban Dwellers But Not By Accidents
The problem is that suburban and rural dwellers are much more likely to drive everywhere, and that means they have a higher chance of being obese or overweight, a health lobby group says.
The San Joaquin Valley: To Sprawl Or Not?
Imagining the future is risky business, but projections often encourage regional planning.
Friday Funny: Census Bureau's Employment Estimate
Between 9,000 and 15,000 people work at the US Census Bureau, according to the Bureau's 2004 figures.
Universities And Modern Architecture: A Symbiotic Relationship
Distinctive architecture is making it's mark on British university campuses.
More Rail The Prescription For Los Angeles
Councilmember Tom LaBonge urges county policymakers to plan for heavy-rail infrastructure for the future.
The New Face Of Solitude
A group of Los Angeles expatriates are pushing into the high desert looking for a 'bohemian' solitude.
Wal-Mart's Plans First New York City Store
Small businesses, union leaders, and even some mayoral candidates gear up to resist Wal-Mart's plans open its first New York City store.
Why Do Fish & Wildlife Scientists Hate America?
Fish & Wildlife Service scientists report political pressure, distortion.
Does New Urbanism Create Crime-Friendly Neighborhoods?
Stephen Town and Randal O'Toole argue that in the name of "openness" New Urbanists are creating crime-friendly neighborhoods.
Building On Manhattan's Most Important Site
The Super Bowl is over, but the big game -- a contest for the right tobuild on one of Manhattan's most important sites -- is heating up.
Think Small To Address Big Environmental Problems
Nanoparticles are emerging as a cost effective method to attack some of the most vexing underground pollutants.
First Suburbs Are Feeling The Urban Core's Pain
Cleveland's older suburbs hope to fight new projects that will drain more people from the aging suburbs.
Cyclists' Critical Mass
A mayoral candidate rides with a controversial cyclists rights group during a monthly protest event.
Benefits Of A Smaller Population
It may be true that aging slows down an economy, but not necessarily, some economists say.
Former Gov. Wilson Heads New Economic Devt. Center
Former California Gov. Pete Wilson will oversee a Center for Economic Development set up by the L.A. County Economic Development Corp.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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