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Monorails: A Vision For The Future Of Transit
Are monorails amusement park curiosities, or legitimate forms of mass transit?
A Land-Use Plan That Bans Everything
They don't want people on the island. There are no stores, no utilities, no power lines. But the island has conflicts.
The Future Of Cities: The Absurdity Of Modernism
Leon Krier, the godfather of New Urbanism, offers his perspective on the future of cities.
Atlanta's Parking Meters Enter The Digital Age
Atlanta introduces new electronic parking meters that will soon be seen around the city.
The World Trade Center's Surprising History
The history of the World Trade Center is a case study in why government should not be involved in private-sector development.
Atlanta's Lindberg Plaza To Be Redesigned, Rebuilt
Shopping and apartments are to replace shopping center, and it will be larger than Phipps Plaza when completed.
The Shady Side Of Planning
A Los Angeles County urban planner in is suspected of selling certificates of compliance.
Older Suburbs Growing Into Diversity
Older neighborhoods believed are actually transforming into thriving, ethnically diverse cities.
Drivers Ready To Ride The Train
Two out of three Americans say traffic congestion is awful, and would be willing to take the train.
Conservative Environmentalism
Conservatives often dismiss environmentalism as misguided. But there is a conservative approach to the environment.
Metro Atlanta County Buys Land For Green Space
Dekalb County, GA moves closer to creating a new nature preserve linking Georgia's Arabia and Panola mountains.
Commuter Bus Service To Link Atlanta, Macon
A commuter bus service will link Atlanta, GA and Macon.
Greater Cincinnati Needs A Regional Plan
According to Myron Orfield, sprawl has made the Greater Cincinnati region one of the nation's most fragmented region.
The New Town Hall: The Internet
For vast numbers of Americans, use of the Internet expands their social worlds and connects them more deeply to the place where they live.
Urban Sprawl -- It's Unhealthy
A study by the Centers for Disease Control says sprawl creates or exacerbates many common health problems.
Vehicle Sales Soar In U.S.
Auto companies report that the sale of cars and trucks in the U.S. reached the highest monthly level ever.
Creating A Regional Vision For Central Texas
John Fregonese and Peter Calthorpe lead an effort to develop a regional vision for Central Texas.
Real-time Traffic Reports: Transforming The Commute
Information systems deliver real-time traffic reports directly to cars.
Traffic Congestion Hurts Economy
Businesses hurt by congested roads in Southeast Michigan have formed the Michigan Smart Growth coalition to address sprawl.
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.
