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The State Of The Nation's Resources
The Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment offers a blueprint on the condition and use of the nation's ecosystems.
Township Residents Prefer Junk Over Regulations
Residents of Conneaut Township, PA, oppose a nuisance ordinance.
The Diversification Of Canada
Minorities are now the majority in many of Canada's urban centers.
Mold: Behind The Hype
The health risks of mold in buildingsmake scientists nervous — but not because they think mold is toxic.
Wilderness Areas To Be Opened To Motorized Traffic
The Bush administration's plan could open up millions of acres of remote wilderness areas to motorized traffic, oil drilling, and other commercial development.
Is Anti-religious Zoning A Trend?
A columnist charges that zoning rules across the country restrict or prevent building new churches, synagogues or mosques
Abolishing Planning Won't Solve Livability Issues
A County Commission in Georgia proposes to abolishing public planning. APA replies.
The Nation's Largest Minority
According to new figures released by the U.S. Census, Hispanics are now the nation's largest minority.
An Act To Protect Motor Vehicles From Dangerous Pedestrians
Newly-introduced legislation would change Maine's law requiring motorists to stop for pedestrians.
U-M Introduces Charrettes To Detroit
The Dean of the University of Michigan's architecture and urban design school shows the power urban design charrettes in Detroit.
The Ultimate Sin: An SUV
Volumnist David Brooks is so outraged by the the anti-SUV rampage, he's thinking about buying one.
Gaudi And The City
A building design by Antoni Gaudi, conceived in 1908, is to be entered in the WTC site competition.
Seattle Mayor Proposes Streetcar Line
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels hopes new streetcar line will support new bio-tech campus
Michigan River Law Breathes Anew
Natural River proposal is first test of Granholm promise.
San Francisco Outlaws Segways
San Francisco is the first city to ban the Segway Human Transporter on its sidewalks.
Hopes Pinned On Outdoor Superstore
Does $27 million in public subsidy for a superstore make for good economic development policy?
The Deadly Impacts Of Sprawl
A Boston Globe editorial comes out squarely against sprawl.
WTC Site Swap Being Considered
The New York Post reports that talks to transfer the WTC site to the city are underway.
Corruption At MnDOT?
Is the Minnesota Department of Transportation corrupt, or just under a lot of pressure to build roads fast?
What Would Jesus Drive? He'd Ride The Bus
In response to a letter suggesting white-collar crooks be forced to live in public housing and ride public transit, the author says riding the bus is a privilege, not a punishment.
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.
