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Marine Reserves: A Tool For Management And Conservation
A new report argues that fully protected marine reserves are an effective tool for restoring and maintaining coastal and marine habitats.
The Top Three Ground Zero Designs
Three of the seven designs submitted for the future of Ground Zero are leading in popularity.
Community Meeting Leads Mayor To Rethink Street Closing
The Coalition to Free Chestnut Street met with the Mayor of Philadelphia persuading him to reconsider closing Chestnut Street, a major transit street, in front of Independence Hall as a post-9/11 security measure.
Transit In Los Angeles: It's Entertainment
The problem with rail in Los Angeles is that we treat it as transit. That's all wrong. We should actually look at it as entertainment.
Florida County To Draft Age-restrictive Zoning Code
Hillsborough County, Florida Commissioners voted to begin drafting a zoning code to put age restrictions in place for retirement communities; if approved, this would be the first such zoning code on the East Coast.
Anti-Sprawl Policies: Hazardous To Our Wealth
The California San Joaquin Valley's air pollution is not of its own making --- it is being exported from elsewhere.
Independence Hall Battles Tyranny Of 9/11 Security
Philadelphia's Independence Hall stands as a symbol of liberty and the birthplace of the United States, but since 9/11 the security around it has crippled a section of Philadelphia.
L.A.'s First Segway Rider
Bruce Weinberg, a Los Angeles resident, was one of 30 residents nationwide to receive a pre-release Segway.
Chicago's Disappearing Architectural Heritage - Part 3
Chicago could learn a thing or two from New York. This is the last part of a series that chronicles the politics of historic preservation and demolition in Chicago.
Transportation Plan Focuses On People, Not Cars
A new comprehensive transportation plan for Tempe, AZ, focusses on moving people, not cars.
NJ Governor To Tackle Sprawl
In his first State of the State address, New Jersey's Gov. McGreevey promises that fighting sprawl will be his one of his top priorities.
L.A.'s Underground Freeway?
The 30-year effort to complete the Long Beach (710) freeway extension may end up being a tunnel.
Florida Governor May Ask Voters To Shoot Down Bullet Train
Florida Governor Jeb Bush may ask voters to abandon a high-speed train plan if the project requires too much public money.
Fastest Growing 'Boomer' Suburbs
The suburbs of major metropolitan areas are aging faster than the nation as a whole.
A Rural-Living How-To For City Dwellers
Chelan County issues its "Code of the West," warning emigres from urban areas on what to expect of rural living.
Can An Influx Of Gay Residents Revitalize A Community?
After years of efforts, could an influx of gay residents finally revitalize downtown Detroit?
Camouflaged Cell Towers Blend Into NIMBY Cities
Cell phones are popular but ugly metal cell towers are not. Cities are requiring that antennas be disguised as trees, rocks, cacti, or church steeples.
Why The U.S. Doesn't Get High-speed Rail
High-speed rail works well in Europe and Japan, so why can't the United States get it right?
Sprawl Is New Jersey's 'Greatest Threat'
Gov. James E. McGreevey blames urban sprawl for New Jersey's problems.
Chicago's Disappearing Architectural Heritage - Part 2
The second installation in a three part series that chronicles the politics of historic preservation and demolition in Chicago.
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.
