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Trouble Downstream
Southeast Asian countries that depend on the Mekong River are being threatened by extensive dam building upstream.
Market Towns Losing Their Local Flavor
A survey of British towns finds significant threats from "uniform" new development.
A Change In The Nature Of Environmentalism?
A growing number of unlikely environmentalists are taking action where it matters most: at home.
In Defense Of Town Retail Vs. Out-of-town Big Boxes
U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Prescott weighs in for the towns.
NPR Profiles Major Latin American Cities
National Public Radio profiles six major cities in Latin America.
Whose Yard Is It Anyway?
A retiree's xeriscaped water-conserving front yard earns "Certified Florida Yard" recognition. And the wrath of his homeowners' association that wants him to grow more grass.
Book Review: Call Of The Mall
A new book explains everything you wanted to know about life in a mall -- including why they're built the way they are.
Learning From New York's Historic Districts
What other cities can learn from how New York regulates its historic districts.
APA Ranks Top 25 Planning Stories
The APA's chooses 25 issues and events that have had the greatest impact on U.S. and global planning since 1978.
Colorado House Seeks To Limit Eminent Domain
Cities quick to condemn for retail sales-tax generators provoke backlash.
Skyscrapers Still Being Built Post 9/11
Despite arguments from many critics that 9/11 was the end of the skyscraper era, many cities continue to plan tall buildings.
Will New WTC Design Improve On The 'Barren Windswept Plaza'?
Strong pedestrian-level winds created at the plaza of the former World Trade Center made it one of the most unwelcoming places in New York. How does the WTC redevelopment design fare?
Bush, Kerry, And Green Differences
In a tight presidential race, environmental issues could swing undecided voters.
Portland: An International Model For Urban Planning
Portland's international reputation for its urban planning is drawing experts from around the world.
How Taxes And Services Affect Economic Development
According to a new publication, state and local tax cuts are not the best use of public revenues, even to encourage job growth.
Oakland's Olmsted
Walter Hood is practicing a new approach for rejuvenating urban open spaces.
Bush And Kerry Discuss Affordable Housing
President Bush and Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Kerry discuss America's affordable housing crisis.
Money Talks, Logic Walks
Abandoning the town center, Britain gives in to the Big Box.
Does Environmentalism Equal Xenophobia?
The Sierra Club's leadership faces a divisive split over immigration issues -- does immigration lead to loss of wildlife habitat and urban sprawl?
To Attract Residents Communities Offer Free Land
Kansas communities are offering free land to attract residents to increase the tax base.
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
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
