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America's Infrastructure Deteriorating At An Alarming Rate
Its political climate geared more to reacting to crises instead of averting them, America's under-maintained infrastructure -- out of sight and, for many, out of mind -- is "coming apart at the seams."
Small Oregon Town Cuts UGB Acreage
The city planning commission in the Southern Oregon town of Jacksonville recently passed a motion to reduce the acreage of a proposed urban growth boundary to more accurately reflect the town's population growth trends.
GM's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Of The Future
James May drives what he believes is the car of the future -- a car that runs on a hydrogen fuel cell with a removable body.
The Looming Condo Bust
With the housing market softening, cities that have been witness to heavy speculation in trendy urban condos will suffer most.
Miami Beach Struggles With The Cost Of Parking
To compensate for the rising cost of providing parking structures, the city is proposing to hike its impact fee to $35,000 per space.
The Drunkest Cities In America
Forbes surveys the drinking habits of metropolitan areas across the country.
Avoiding Public Transit Cooties
Entrepreneurs and transit agencies are trying to help riders cope with their fears of germs on trains and buses.
New Orleans Still Without A Plan
A year after Katrina, the federal money for rebuilding is just starting to arrive, while the city's mayor has failed to lead the reconstruction.
The Bronx: An Urban Comeback Story
With a slate of major new development projects, including the new Yankee Stadium, New York's Bronx borough is headed for a comeback after decades of decline and struggle.
America's Affordable Housing Crisis
A recent article in the Washington Post calls for drastic action from local communities and politicians in Washington to address the growing lack of affordable housing.
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Planner Profile: Joe DiStefano
Ride The Bus, Surf The Web
A pilot program in the San Francisco Bay Area will allow some bus riders to use wireless technology to browse the Internet, giving some commuters a head up on their morning email.
Will Florida's Growth Management Controls Encourage Sprawl?
Home builders in Florida say that the state's plan to make developers pay for new infrastructure will promote development on cheap land away from cities.
China's Cities Told To Guard Against Sprawl
The country's leaders warn against the environmental problems that urban sprawl patterns generate, and call for compact urban development.
The Impact Of Autos On Global Warming
A new report by Environmental Defense examines Americans' auto emission contributions to global warming.
Developers Offer Incentives To Lure Buyers
Some of the recent incentives to woo homebuyers in a slowing housing market sound more like automobile ads.
An Interview with Shelley Poticha on TODs
<p>Tim Halbur features a podcast interview with Shelley Poticha, President of Reconnecting America and the Center for Transit-Oriented Development.</p>
15 Worst Tourist Traps
MSN identifies 15 tourist traps to avoid.
Maine Takes The Lead On Energy Independence
Maine's new governor has made energy conservation, efficiency and alternative energy key themes to his administration, mandating LEED standards for state buildings, increasing hybrid vehicles, use of bio-diesel, and embracing wind farms.
Urban Canadians Less Likely To Be Overweight
A new report from Statistics Canada shows that city dwellers in Canada are less likely to be overweight than those residing in rural areas, and that this tendency increases with the size of city.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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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