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Mean Streets: How America Criminalizes Homelessness
The National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty review the state of the homeless in 20 of America's "meanest" cities, as well as those cities which have adopted more constructive measures for addressing housing need.
The Drawback of Skywalks
They seemed like a good idea at the time, but planners now find skywalks drain life from the streetscape below.
Is There A 'War Against Suburbia'?
Joel Kotkin charges that suburban living is under attack by planners and environmentalists, and the frontline is Los Angeles, where L.A.'s new mayor has declared suburbs 'an old concept.'
The Most Fit Cities
Baltimore looks in the mirror and is surprised to see itself emerge victorious.
Wal-Mart Forced To Increase Health Benefits In Maryland
A new state bill, opposed by the governor, will apply only to the corporate giant.
LA Looks To L.A. For Solutions To Sprawl
Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa's comments on urban growth inspire thought about planning in the Baton Rouge area.
10th International Architecture Exhibition For The Venice Biennale
The guest organizer gives a preview of the exhibition, which will open in late summer.
Brazil Develops Cost-Effective Alternative to Gasoline
As a result, the country expects to become energy independent this year.
New Jersey: 'We're More Than A Turnpike'
No, this was not the new state slogan selected after close to 12,000 votes among five finalists.
Rebuild Now Or Get Out
A four-month ultimatum from Mayor Nagin has New Orleans residents up in arms.
The Downtown Boom Is Now In San Antonio
Urban professionals and a vibrant street life are becoming the norm in downtown San Antonio.
Trouble In Historic Transylvania
A shopping mall plan grows in Sibiu, a town to be nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage List and as the 2007 cultural capital of Europe.
Celebrities Back Construction Of Long Lost Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse
A unrealized 1905 design by Frank Lloyd Wright is resurrected from the dead -- celebrities donate money to help fund the construction, which will be erected on the shores of Lake Erie.
Not All Buying In To New Orleans Master Plan
New Orleans residents are challenging the plans for rebuilding.
From Hellhole to Safe Haven?
How did a Seattle non-profit raise $27 million and reinvent one of the most notorious public housing complexes in the city?
Stuck Between NIMBYism And Anti-Gentrification
Neighbors don't want public housing, public housing residents don't want their homes gentrified -- not quite a win-win situation.
Public Parks More Important Than Schools?
Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne decides to use a budget surplus on expanding the state park system, when many expected more educational funding.
The Band-Aid Approach
By focusing resources on seemingly minor infractions like graffiti, some cities hope to discourage more widespread criminal behavior.
C'est Levee?
The Common Dreams website's quick visual reference guide to levee construction around the world -- and how woefully inadequate American levees were in New Orleans.
Towns: Small is Beautiful
Searching for a sense of community, sharing, and a connection with humanity? Move to a small town.
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
County of Mendocino
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
