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Most Expensive Transit Fare
The Toronto Transit Commission's planned fare increase makes it the most expensive fare in Canada, and more than fares charged in New York, Chicago and Paris.
Mapping The City In Three Dimensions
An Israeli-based company offers software that creates 3-D models of cities - down to the last detail.
The Largest Revitalization Project In The US?
Paul Allen invests $2 billion to transform Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood in what may be the largest revitalization project ever in the US.
After Kyoto
Proponents of the Kyoto Protocol discussed how to get the U.S. involved.
University Planning New Urban College Town
The University of Miami plans include walkable design, 1,200 small homes and a K-12 school.
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Not all service is created equal
I appreciate Charlie's post on Wifi. Can't we believe that cities are still capable of providing public services? There are a number of problematic examples of private companies taking over public utilities such as water and electricity. The experience from these experiments illustrates a number of useful lessons in who gets left out and how and where the money is spent. <br /> <br /> That said, I also believe that broadband is a fundamentally different kind of service than water and sewer. We no longer live in an age when cities provided all services as well as funding for revitalization activities.
Job Sprawl's Spatial Mismatch
A study finds that 'job sprawl' exacerbates certain dimensions of racial inequality in America.
The Brownfield Solution: Metal-Eating Plants
Genetic engineering can increase a plant's ability to absorb toxic metals by over 400%.
Montana Mulls Wal-Mart Tax
Montana, which has no sales tax, wants Wal-Mart, Target, and Costco to pay a tax to offset the state's welfare costs related to the big-boxes' poor labor practices.
Developer Wins El Toro Auction
Miami-based Lennar Corp. surpises observers and wins the auction to buy the former El Toro marine base in Irvine, CA.
What To Expect From The Kyoto Protocol
Is the Kyoto Protocol an ineffectual treaty or an international environmental triumph?
Should Cities Convert One-Way Streets To Two Way?
A recent trend in planning is to convert one-way streets to two way to slow traffic and make streets more pedestrian friendly.
London-style Congestion Pricing For San Francisco?
San Francisco Transportation Authority is asked to study implementing congestion charging for downtown San Francisco.
Latino New Urbanism Takes Off
Communities find cultural preferences can aid efforts to limit sprawl.
Tolls Over Taxes for Transportation Funding
Residents in the D.C. area overwhelmingly favor tolls to fund highway construction and ease congestion.
A Better Way To Build Homes
Tim Peppin's experience as a carpenter on a large housing project convinces him that there is a better way to build homes.
Technology Investor Turns To New Urbanism
After cashing in stock options worth more than $50 million, Charles M. Brewer sees investment opportunities in New Urbanism.
Why Do Carpool Cheaters Do It?
Carpool cheater confess and explain why they decide to run the risk of a huge fine to drive solo in the carpool lane.
Are Cars Bad For Babies?
A study suggests that pollution from cars may mutate genes and increase the risk of cancer in babies.
You'll Never Drive Alone
Carpooling, car-sharing companies offer driving alternatives.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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