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'State Of The World' Report Brings Bad News
The annual 'State of the World' report by the Worldwatch Institute assesses the world's environmental achievements in the last decade.
Inconsistent Deed Restriction Enforcement
A case study of the challenges faced by Tampa, Florida's Northdale Community Association in enforcing deed restrictions.
Segway May Face Patent Trouble In Japan
A Japanese robotics professor claims the Segway Human Transporter resembles a patented machine he invented 15 years ago.
Shaping The City: New Urbanism Gaining Acceptance
The New Urbanism movement is gaining mainstream acceptance nationwide as more citizens begin to realize the consequences of urban sprawl.
Planning Lower Manhattan
With the cleanup of lower Manhattan progressing quickly, planners are working to develop a rebuilding process.
APA's Draft Policy Guide On Smart Growth
The American Planning Association is accepting input on its draft Policy Guide on Smart Growth.
A Cleaner But Meaner San Francisco
In an attempt to clean up the streets and alleys of San Francisco, critics say the government violates rights of homeless.
Affordable Cities Of The Future
A retiring University of Hawaii professor has developed a low-cost building type that is revolutionizing development in third-world cities.
A Building Fantasy Gone Bad
Los Angeles Unified School District project frustrates parents and teachers with no accountability or even concern.
Stopping Sprawl: Turn Off The Water
An Orlando Sentinel columnist argues that there is one sure way to stop spraw: Turn off the water.
There Goes The Neighborhood
Yucca Mountain, Nevada has been designated the world's first repository for high-level nuclear waste.
Can Galveston's Port Become A Waterfront?
Galveston Port's proposed merger with the Houston Port Authority is rejected by voters. It's now being called a 'Waterfront.'
Deciding Amtrak's Future
The Amtrak Reform Council's recommendations for restructuring Amtrak will open up the monopoly to private competition.
Gritty By The Bay: S.F.'s Dirty Transit Secret
Thirteen of 15 San Francisco Bay area transit agencies selected diesel bus fleets over cleaner-air alternatives.
9-11: The Architectural Aftermath
Michael Sorkin discusses the impact of Sept. 11 on culture and architecture.
Make Planned Communities More Walkable
A Los Angeles Times editorial calls for creating less sprawl and more walkable communities in Southern California.
World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm
The Irish government has approved a wind farm to be built south of Dublin. It would generate 10% of the country's electricity.
Gambling On Fuel Cells
The Bush administration is gambling that fuel cell-powered vehicles are better than more efficient gas engines.
Supermarkets Embrace Urban Design
Supermarkets are finding that good urban design equates to more business.
Utah's Innovative Plan To Fund Transit
Utah Transit Authority officials are using federal tax loopholes to sell the tax benefit of light rail to get funding.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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.
