The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Baltimore's Growth Limits Debate
Is there enough land to support in-fill and redevelopment efforts in the Baltimore region?
Converting Office Buildings To Housing In San Francisco
San Francisco is converting empty office buildings left over from the dot-com boom into housing.
Development Needs Controls Says Smart Growth Workshop
The local chapter of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists held a session on Smart Growth recently in Ontario, Canada.
Neighborhood Watch By Web
By using the Internet, local police departments are able to communicate with the community much more effectively.
Ancient Architecture Rises Up In Ohio
A 3-D digital restoration project recreates architectural wonders of the ancient world.
City Beautiful + City Real
A Harvard University team wins ULI Hines Urban Design Competition for redesign of D.C.'s South Capitol Street Area.
Say Goodbye To Wilderness
Late on a Friday evening, the Bush administration quietly announced a fundamental reversal of four decades of federal wilderness policy.
Zoning Casinos On Sovereign Land
What happens when Native American tribes operating on sovereign land begin planning a casino?
The End Of American Wilderness?
With a single order, the Bush administration puts an end to the American construct of "wilderness."
It Worked In Bilbao. Will It Succeed In Rio?
Rio de Janeiro signed a contract last week to build a Guggenheim museum. But the urban revival plan is assailed.
Reviving The Garden Of Eden
The destruction of the Mesopotamian Marshlands is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in history.
Urban Growth And SARS
Lyme disease is linked to suburban development. Rapid urban growth makes the world's cities more vulnerable to SARS and other pandemics.
Rail Saves Village Of Elwood, Illinois
The Village of Elwood turns a faltering economy into what could become one of the richest transportation hub communities in the Midwest.
Vieques Could Be Added To Superfund List
The U.S. Navy leaves the Vieques leaving behind a contaminated site that may added to the Superfund list.
Chicago's Traffic Gets Worse
Predictions of traffic fridlock in Chicago are bad, but not as bad as expected.
Arizona Is Running Out Of Water
A report by the Interior Department suggests that Arizona may not have sufficient water to handle its growth.
Experiments In Sustainable Forestry
The California Jackson Demonstration State Forest experiment in sustainable forestry has been an economic success. But is the policy driven by the wrong incentives?
Sydney Smartens Up Sprawl
In a "real life version of Sim City", Sydney Australia plans its growth.
Federal Design Quality Improving
Roger K. Lewis reviews the General Services Administration 2002 national design awards for federal architecture, historic preservation, interior design, engineering, graphic design and construction excellence.
Smart Growth Can Deliver Affordable Housing
Do smart growth policies increase the cost of building homes or help make home prices more affordable?
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
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