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You Are Being Watched
A government program, "Combat Zones That See" (CTS) would intelligently connect thousands of cameras throughout the nation's cities.
Protecting Main Street, USA From Wal-Mart
In an effort to stop "big box" retail and commercial development calls for a ban on stores larger than 55,000 square feet.
Lennar Corp. Buys Newhall Land Company
In a stunning move, Newhall Land Company, one of California's largest land owners, agrees to be acquired by Miami-based Lennar Corp., the nation's third-largest homebuilder.
Commuter-Friendly Companies
By 2006, a third of the U.S. workforce is expected to telecommute. A USEPA and DOT initiative rewards commuter-friendly businesses.
The Evolution Of The Mall: 'Mall-Mart'
As anchor department stores in urban malls fail, big discounters are moving in -- a cheap way to enter urban and suburban markets.
Recreating The Bilbao Effect In Taiwan
Can the Bilbao effect be recreated with the opening of the $170 million Guggenheim in Taiwan?
Smart Growth Is Dead In Lodi
Columnist Joe Guzzardi examines the development and growth in Lodi, CA, and concludes that it's not smart.
NGO's Shift To Carrot-Flavored Sticks
A study finds that increasingly powerful NGO's are 'moving beyond a culture of criticism to one of engagement with business and other partners in a search for solutions.'
The Costs Of Mitigation
Weymouth Landing station, the first stop on the proposed Greenbush rail line, is a classic example of how mitigation in major public works projects is necessary, but expensive.
Bush To Weaken Global Ozone Treaty
New demands by the Bush administration threaten to reverse the benefits of the global ozone layer treaty.
Europe's Deadliest Roads
Although a high profile education campaign has decreased the number of road deaths by 18% since last year, France still has Europe's deadliest roads.
The Challenge Of Hillside Development
Hillside living in becoming increasingly popular. How do planners write zoning laws that allow hillside development while preserving natural landmarks?
The U.S. Transportation Network Is Threatened
Building an integrated transportation system in the United States would be a real economic stimulus and increase mobility and security.
The Mansionization Of California
The practice of creating 'mansion' homes on small footprints adjacent to traditional smaller homes is causing an "architectural identity crisis."
Celebrating Central Park
The Olmsted legacy was to make American cities more livable and beautiful.
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Building A More Integrated Transportation Network
Building an integrated transportation system in the United States would be a real economic stimulus and increase mobility and security.
Promise Of Hydrogen Overblown?
Energy experts doubt the effort to develop hydrogen-powered cars will cut air pollution and recommend better fuel efficiency and environment standards instead.
Detroit Residents Discover The Rural Thumb
Michigan's Thumb region, long overlooked as either a residential or vacation area, is starting to grow as Metro Detroiters migrate towards it.
The Largest Increases in Housing Price, by Zip Code
A list of 10 zip codes, in each of the eight largest metro regions in the U.S., with the biggest median 5-year housing price increases.
Fatal SUV Rollovers Kill Thousands
The number of people killed in sport/utility vehicle rollovers increased 14 percent in 2002.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
