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Plan for Resumed Plutonium Production Threatens National Park

Production of Plutonium 238 -- a substance so radioactive that a speck can cause cancer -- will occur near Idaho Falls, upwind of Grand Teton National Park.

June 27 - The New York Times

Biodiesel, $3.50 per Gallon

Can a new cooperative in North Carolina fuel the eco-friendly policy?

June 27 - The Independent Weekly

Book Review: The Edifice Complex

Are architects vain and hollow? A review of the book "The Edifice Complex" by Deyan Sudjic.

June 27 - The Times

One Man's Castle Is Another Man's Mall

The Christian Science Monitor offers its opinion on the Supreme Court's recent ruling on eminent domain.

June 27 - The Christian Science Monitor

Some Churches Embrace New Urbanism

Churches embedded in a neighborhood next to the sidewalks, not isolated by suburban- style parking lots.

June 27 - The Los Angeles Times


A Tale Of One City In Two States

The California-Oregon runs through the center of 250-person town of New Pine Creek. What happens when half your community lives in a different state?

June 27 - The Los Angeles Times

Sierra Nevada's Population Explosion

The Sierra Nevada population is expected to skyrocket. Local leaders should work to prevent new development from becoming sprawl, warns a report by a coalition of conservation groups.

June 27 - Union Democrat


Recycling Programs Around The World

BBC correspondents offer snapshots of how countries across the globe are approaching recycling.

June 27 - BBC News

The Little Playground That Could

Through a public and private community effort, a Baltimore public housing project receives a long-awaited playground.

June 26 - The Baltimore Sun

Maryland's New African-American Heritage Museum

Architects asked, "How can the spirit of the African-American be expressed in the architecture?"

June 26 - The Baltimore Sun

Behind The Scenes Of Supreme Court's New London Decision

Interviews with residents subject to eminent domain reveal intimidation tactics used by local government officials.

June 26 - Prison Planet

Beijing's Affordable Housing Crisis

Amid the flurry of other construction in the city, affordable housing gets lost in the shuffle.

June 26 - Xinhua News Agency

Requiem For A Radical

One of Israel's most unconventional planning professors looks back on his career as an outsider.

June 26 - Haaretz

Bribery and Under-the-table Land Deals

The FBI is now investigating allegations that Southwest Housing Development Co. bribed Dallas building officials.

June 25 - Dallas News

Mass Transit, Mass Spending

Central Florida voters are skeptical of the increasing costs of commuter rail.

June 25 - Orlando Weekly

Supreme Court Rules Against Limits on Eminent Domain

In a narrow decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that cities may seize homes for any development purpose.

June 25 - Yahoo! Newswire

New Urbanism Realized In Atlanta

A multi-millionaire is developing what some call the first true smart growth neighborhood in the city.

June 25 - Creative Loafing Atlanta

New Casino Proposed For Montreal

New casino promises 6,450 new jobs but residents fear social problems.

June 25 - The Montreal Gazette

Empowering Citizens In Community Planning

A new guide, 'Choosing Our Community's Future' offers advice to citizens on how to plan better and 'tame' big box retailers.

June 24 - Smart Growth America

The Next Big Dig?

A Houston transportation engineer envisions an ambitious plan for ten miles of underground highway.

June 24 - HoustonPress

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