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The Future For Tech-Based Economic Development
Mixed results, a poor economy, and budget woes are forcing a much more critical look at technology-based economic development programs.
Reviving The Los Angeles River
The 58-mile, often dry, concrete-lined Los Angeles River is a far cry from New York's East River. But that is changing, albeit slowly.
Five Concepts To Modernize L.A.'s Airport
A just-released environmental report compares four alternatives for updating LAX -- the world's fifth-busiest airport.
Nation's Fastest Growing Cities
The U.S. Census Bureau ranks cities by the percentage change in population size.
Beware The Life Cycle Of 'Recycled'
Each product should have its environmental history printed on the label.
Big-box Imitating Art
The use of public art fees to mitigate the look of big-box buildings is one solution being used in North Hollywood, CA.
End Of The Track For DC Regional Rail System
A weak economy leads to job cuts and abandoned projects for Washington D.C. Metro.
The Aquarium Boom
Chattanooga, Long Beach, Atlanta, Denver, Duluth... The list goes on. Are aquariums the new secret to revitalizing downtown?
Christopher Alexander's Magnum Opus
Best-selling author, respected professor, and iconoclastic theorist Christopher Alexander has published a new 4-volume magnum opus.
Power To The People
Affordable and user-friendly technology could provide an exciting new platform for discussing planning and development issues.
Neal Peirce: Defining the Creative Class
Who are the "young creatives" and what does the buzz about the "creative class" tell us about our cities?
Preserving Farmland While Accomodating Growth
Rural Yolo County, CA has found a balance between urban growth and farmland preservation.
Efforts Near Stadium Not A Home Run
The U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago hopes to benefit from the redevelopment efforts occuring in its vicinity.
New Mexico Revives Light Rail Idea
New Mexico is looking seriously at a long-debated concept to establish a light-rail line between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
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Power To The People
Affordable and user-friendly technology could provide an exciting new platform for discussing planning and development issues.
Rail Ridership Exceeds Expectations
A study of rail-based public transit systems in nine U.S. cities finds that rail systems have boosted redevelopment around transit stations.
How GPS Is Changing Our World
GPS technology is transforming businesses.
Colorado's Big Straw
Is Colorado's plan to pipe its river water back over the Rocky Mountains to support new communities audacious or absurd?
ShoreBank to Lend In Developing Countries
ShoreBank, known for its investments in community development in the U.S., is expanding its services to developing countries.
Beltway HOT Lanes Proposal Endorsed
Public-private partnership proposal to add four new managed lanes to virginia's portion of the Beltway moves ahead.
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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
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