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Psychology Sets The Shopping Stage

A new recipe for attracting a premiere retail mix includes a strong dose of good feelings.

May 10 - The Washington Post

Granholm's Urban Therapy

Cautiously at first, grant program steps toward big investment shift to "Cool Cities."

May 10 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Special Feature: Readers Interview Stefanos Polyzoides

PLANetizen goes directly to one of the co-founders of the New Urbanism to learn more about the ideas and the people behind them.

May 10 - Planetizen

Maryland's Express Toll Lanes -- A Giant Step Forward

What was sheer speculation on our part for years ago has moved closer to reality with the May 4th announcement by Maryland's Transportation Secretary, Robert L. Flanagan of a plan to create a statewide network of express toll lanes that wo

May 10 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Smart City Radio Explores New Transit Solutions

Traffic jams are bringing America's commute to a crawl. Some cities are fighting back by stepping up their investment in transit.

May 10 - Smart City


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Readers Interview Stefanos Polyzoides

May 10 - Stefanos Polyzoides

Amphibian Homes

Anticipating frequent flooding due to climate change, a new housing project in Norway features homes that are built on solid ground but able to float on flood water.

May 9 - MSNBC


Landmark Watershed Preservation Deal

In a landmark agreement, watersheds on 140,000 acres across California will come under permanent protection.

May 9 - The Los Angeles Times

Norquist's Remedy

John Norquist, former mayor of Milwaukee, encourages developers to avoid sprawl and consider mixed-use development.

May 9 - Pensacola NewsJournal

Slowing Down Ground Zero Rebuilding

The master plan for rebuilding Ground Zero has been dealt a mortal blow by the limited insurance payout. But perhaps this is for the better?

May 9 - Wall St. Journal

Wireless Emergency Plan Bypasses Wilderness

Towers for a wireless emergency system would not be built in wilderness areas.

May 9 - Times Union

1700 Acre Mixed Use Project

Duke Realty unveils their vision for a 1700 acre mixed use project in Boone County, Indiana.

May 8 - The Indianapolis Star

Wal-Mart Still Lacking Urban Support

Chicago can now be added to the list of cities wary of Wal-Mart's arrival.

May 8 - The New York Times

Environmental Effects of Urbanization

The Population Reference Bureau offers a primer on the impact increasing urbanization will have on the environment.

May 8 - Population Reference Bureau

John King Reviews Jane Jacob's New Book

Jane Jacob's new book, "Dark Age Ahead" a 'treat to read', even if you don't buy into the theme.

May 8 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Rebuilding A Rundown Seaside Town

Asbury Park, N.J., was known as 'Beirut by the shore' until a $1.2 billion redevelopment project sparked the creation of a gay mecca.

May 8 - Wall St. Journal

Streets Are Not Only For Cars

Streets should be both a physical and social part of our living environment.

May 7 - Architecture Week

Public Transit And Gang Recruitment

Is San Francisco's BART being used as to recruit new members into local rival gangs?

May 7 - San Francisco Examiner

Times Change And So Can Neighborhoods

A wave of upscale residential building has residents wondering whether the old blue-collar neighborhood can survive.

May 7 - The Baltimore Sun

Why Regional Agencies Are Critical

The absence of a regional governing agency in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, may result in the loss of an international trade center.

May 7 - The Sun News

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