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Bike-on-bus Program Dramtically Reduces Bike Fatalities

Broward County, FL, reduces cyclist fatalities with its "Bike-on-Bus" program.

December 3 - Sun-Sentinel

Judgment Day For Amtrak

Officials conclude that Amtrak has no chance of ever being commercially successful.

December 3 - Time

Southern California's Ahmanson Ranch

Ahmanson Ranch: Housing California's growth won't be accomplished easily in this region.

December 3 - The Metro Investment Report

Phoenix: L.A.'s Next Suburb?

Phoenix residents brag: "At least we're not Los Angeles." It turns out that it's hard to be Los Angeles.

December 3 - The Arizona Republic

Harry Potter's Message About Sprawl

Behind the potions and magical creatures, there is a subtle message about urban sprawl in Harry Potter.

December 3 - Reason Public Policy Institute


The Worst Town In The Nation

Gene Weingarten searches for the 'Armpit of America."

December 3 - The Washington Post

Ginger Unveiled: Urban Planning Revolutionized

After months of hype, Ginger is unveiled -- a self-balancing, motorized scooter that costs less than 5 cents a day to operate.

December 3 - Time


Maryland's Smart 'Smart Growth' Strategy

Neal Peirce writes about Maryland's innovative efforts to involve kids in its smart growth strategy.

December 3 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Industry Aftermath

Debating the effects of terrorism on real estate development.

December 3 - Urban Land Magazine

Ginger's Secrets Revealed: Will It Reshape Our Cities?

Inventor Dean Kamen reveals details about "Ginger" -- the mysterious transportation device that is rumored to be able to to change the world. Will it change the shape of our cities?

December 3 - The New York Times

AIA Long Island Chapter Presents Architecture Awards

Long Island chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented architecture awards.

December 2 - The New York Times

Nocatee Plan Will Cause Urban Sprawl

Sierra Club explains its position on the Nocatee development plan for northeast Florida.

December 2 - The Florida Times-Union

Nocatee: Sierra Club's Stance Criticized

Editorial criticizes the Sierra Club's stance on the Nocatee mega-development plan in Florida.

December 2 - The Florida Times-Union

Communication Is Critical For Emergency Planning

How cities are preparing for disaster and emergency planning in the wake of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.

December 2 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Breaking Gridlock: Sprawling Out

Author Motavalli discusses the corporate lobby that created the conditions for sprawl, and the movement to supplant sprawl with smart growth.

December 1 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

USEPA Lauches New Smart Growth Web Site

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new web site aimed at encouraging smart growth.

December 1 - EarthVision Environmental News

New Urbanism Pioneers Win Award

New Urbanism founders Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk have been awarded the third annual Vincent Scully Prize.

December 1 - The Washington Post

Fuel Cell Bus On-Road Demo In Las Vegas

A zero emission fuel cell bus sets out to prove itself in an on-road public demonstration in Las Vegas, NV.

December 1 - EarthVision Environmental News

Community Protests Against Anti-Sprawl Plan

New apartment development draws protest from community in Philadelphia's Main Line suburb.

November 30 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

So. CA Reverses National Housing Trend

Nationwide, home ownership rose to 66% last year. But in Los Angeles, only 38.6% own their homes. Only NYC has more renters.

November 30 - The Los Angeles Times

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