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Debate Over Forest Rules Continues
The Bush administration decision to implement Clinton-era measure to protect national forests while allowing local changes has generated varied reactions
The Importance Of Small Streams
Small streams are threatened by urbanization, logging, and agriculture. Scientists have uncovered evidence that makes stream more important in land-use policies.
Blacks Moving Back To The South
Reversing last century's pattern, African Americans are heading back to the South, the only region in the nation where black population has grown during the 1990s.
Voice Of The Nation's Cities
Mayors of the nation's big cities, heads of educational institutions, business leaders, and others have formed a national organization to advocate for cities.
The Disappearing Lawns
Cities are encouraging a practice long favored by landscape architects, replacing the traditional green lawn with creative and environmentally appropriate alternatives.
When You Lose Your Home And Community
The residents and businesses of lower Topanga Canyon are being moved out to make room for a nature preserve.
Biodiversity Expert Proposes Conservation Strategy
Biodiversity expert E.O. Wilson has proposed a conservation strategy that involves buying the world's endangered ecosystems
National Forest Rules To Be Revised
The Bush administration will revise a ban on logging and new roads in national forests initiated during the Clinton years.
A Celebration Of Conservation
Environmentalists will convene at Mt. Diablo to celebrate California's conservation achievements.
Breaking The Habit Of Suburbia
If the war with suburbia is over, why are we still struggling with its development habits?
Some Towns Untouched By Wave Of Diversity
The dramatic change in the diversity of the U.S. population over the last 10 years did not reach some towns.
Drilling Beneath The Great Lakes
The energy crisis has renewed interest in drilling under the Great Lakes, the world's largest supply of fresh surface water.
Streamlining The Development Process
Commissioners in Hollywood, FL have approved changes that aim to allow developers to break ground sooner.
Amtrak's New Drug Subsidies?
Reason Magazine charges that Amtrak can't turn a buck running trains so it enlists in the drug war.
Preserving Rural Farmland In South Florida
It turns out the best possible way to rescue Miami-Dade's remaining rural farmland is to incorporate as a ... city.
Campaign Of Sabotage
In this opinion article, Michael Lewyn argues that government sabotages the public transit systems it subsidizes.
Saving Our Rivers
Though we are making progress, the nation's rivers are still endangered.
Brownfield Projects Awards
Each year, the Phoenix Awards recognizes outstanding brownfields projects from across the U.S.
10 Most Improved Transit Systems
A transit trade publication, Metro Magazine, names the 10 most improved transit systems in North America.
Largest Public Works Project In The US
The plans are for 85 new schools at a cost of $1.8 billion. Completion is set for 2006 in Los Angeles.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
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.
