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FEATURE
The End Of The Modern World
The Twentieth Century ushered in a historic era of optimism for the rational "modern" future. History may record that September 11 ended the modernist dream for cities. But already new visions are emerging for a wiser, more hopeful future.
Sprawl And SUVs Could Jeopardize Transit Funding
Analysis of traffic patterns indicates growing use of sport utility vehicles and sprawl. This trend is worsening air pollution in D.C. region and could jeopardize transportation funding.
A Southern CA City Comes Of Age
It's a small oil town of 9,300 residents, surrounded by a big city. All they want is their own zip code.
Suburban Life May Be Killing You
Is it a case of bad urban planning, or a case of junk science? The CDC's study has struck a nerve.
City Expects Economic Boost Expects From New Resort
Cambridge, MD. is hoping that a new $155 million resort and subsequent development will boost the region's economy.
Chicago Transit Authority: End Its Misery
Dennis Byrne expresses his views about the current battle between the Chicago Transit Authority and the Regional Transit Authority.
Farm Bill Appeals To Sprawl Foes
A farm bill has brought together two unlikely groups -- small farmers and environmentalists fighting sprawl.
A Builder's Vision: Tokyo's Future Is In Growing Upward
Tokyo's largest builder says Tokyo's future is in growing upward with office and residential high-rises.
Riverside County Plan Moves Forward
One of the most ambitious planning efforts in California history reaches the homestretch.
Has Suburbia Corrupted America?
Has America's affluence and comfort -- personified by the suburban dream -- left the country too weak to fight a war?
Widen Route 3 In Boston
The Boston Globe comes our forcefully in favor of widening the main highway for coastal communities south of Boston.
Architect Samuel Mockbee: A 'Genius' Worked For The Poor
Winner of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' grant, architect Samuel Mockbee dies at 57.
Sustainable Living Through Architecture
Architect Rennie Radoccia designs to achieve a fully-sustainble community and lifestyle.
Saving Pennsylvania
The Oxford Tribune gives a thumbs-up to "Saving Pennsylvania", an hour-long documentary on sprawl and the future of Pennsylvania.
The Costs Of Growth In Washington
The Seattle Times suggests that the costs of growth should be the foundation for public policy discourse in Washington.
Philadelphia Watersheds Worst In The Nation
A study by the United States Environmental Protection Agency rates water quality in U.S watersheds.
Planner Sets Dallas' Political Urban Agenda
A report by Dallas urban planner Antonio Di Mambro sets the agenda for an endorsement of the city's next mayor.
Industrial Designer To Add Style To New Jersey Transit
New Jersey Transit hired top industrial designer Cesar Vergara to transform locomotives, buses, passenger cars, signs, schedules, and transit villages in an ambitious effort to rival mass transit in Europe.
Mississippi Eminent Domain Gone Bad
In an effort to attract a new Nissan factory, Mississippi severely abused its eminent domain powers.
New York's Mass Transit Systems Under Severe Strain
Mass transit systems in New York are suffering after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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