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Segway: Readers Respond To Ginger
Why we don't need Ginger.
Amtrak Returns To Downtown Louisville
Passenger trains returned to downtown Louisville when the Kentucky Cardinal pulled into Union Station and was greeted by a crowd of more than 250.
Severe Forest Fires Linked To Logging
A study published in the journal Nature confirms links between logging and severe forest fires.
Taking Flight
An airport-related development plan is being proposed for downtown Jamaica, Queens.
People Are More Connected To Their Communities
Since Sept. 11, Americans have become more involved in connecting to their communities.
EPA To Proceed With Upper Hudson River Cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will go ahead with the Hudson River cleanup project -- the largest environmental cleanup project in U.S. history.
Is New Urbanism Living Up To Its Name?
The editor of Landscape Architecture says that many NU projects fall short of their promise in site selection.
Australian Developer Slams City Planning
Charging that Sydney and Melborune risk ending up like L.A. and Hong Kong, a prominent developer blames it on planners.
Sprawling New Urbanism
Defining conventional wisdom, a sprawling community Weston, Florida has managed to integrate suburbia with new urbanism.
Zoning A Pedestrian-friendly Downtown
Emmaus, PA updates its zoning code to ensure a pedstrian-friendly friendly downtown.
Ginger Will Cause Traffic Problems
Segway debuts to a collective yawn from planners. Traffic problems will have to be worked out.
Ancient Landmark Threatened By Encroachment
A plan is proposed to ease the encroachment around Stonehenge, Britain's ancient archaeological treasure.
Midtown Atlanta's Urban Vision
Midtown Atlanta, is creating its urban vision with zoning ordinances, streetscape improvements , and transportation changes.
Mandatory Residential Wheelchair Access In So. CA?
Santa Monica, CA is considering mandatory wheelchair access for new homes and major remodels. This includes a no-step entry.
Cato Institute Critique Of Smart Growth
Using Portland, Oregon as an example, the author attempts to show the problems of smart growth.
How The Segway Human Transporter Works
The official website for the "Segway Human Transporter" offer details about personal transportation device previously known as "Ginger" or "IT."
Segway: 'IT' Can Read Your Mind
The mystery transportation device known as "Ginger" or "It" is an innovative motor scooter that can read your mind. Its official name is the "Segway Human Transporter."
California's Infrastructure Needs Attention
Metro Investment Report interviews Bill Hauck about California's dire infrastructure situation.
Atlanta First City To Announce Segway Pilot Program
Atlanta, GA, announce a pilot program for the Segway Human Tranporter, previously known as "Ginger."
A New Urbanism In-Fill Project In So. CA
Some love the old-style bungalows. Others aren't impressed and say that "new urbanism" is being used as a sales pitch.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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