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Southern California's Last Undevelopment Sliver
After more than a decade of bitterprotests, one of the last untouched pieces of developable land in Southern California may finally be approved.
Planners See Progress In Downtown Buffalo Revival
Progress has been made toward a downtown revival, but can the city sustain the momentum?
Caution! Transportation Nightmare Ahead
The Automobile Club of Southern California warned today that California is facing a traffic congestion crisis that will have "enormous and unacceptable impacts on its economy and quality of life," if not addressed with comprehensive planning at all levels
Meaning And Nothingness At Ground Zero
Is the question of what to do with Ground Zero in New York actually an issue of materialism versus spirituality?
US-style Sprawl Spreads In Holland
The Dutch are beginning to prefer more isolated, car-dependent suburban models.
Pimping Land Use
The Los Angeles Times slams Proposition 51 as an attempt to secretly sell land conservation programs.
New York, Observed
Sam Hall Kaplan of KCRW discusses the New York rebuidling process on City Observed.
Developers Offered Incentives For Downtown Housing
To help spur residential mixed-use development in downtown Buffalo, the city will offer incentives will be granted to those projects which renovate former warehouses, factories, and old buildings into mixed-use residential uses.
SUVs -- The World's Most Dangerous Vehicle
Author Keith Bradsher talks with NPR about his new book, "High and Mighty: SUVs -- The World's Most Dangerous Vehicle and How They Got That Way."
Canada Seeks Immigrants To Revive Hinterland
Canadian cities are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. The country seeks immigrants to revive rural areas.
From Jewish Street To Public Square
The evolution of American suburbs into places with a "naked public square" is partly a result of the post-WWII move of Jews from cities to suburbs.
Bush's Controversial Land-use Policies
Controversial moves include a plan to make logging for fire prevention profitable by clearing some big trees.
Sprawl And Drought: A Deadly Combination
Neal Peirce comments on what the water emergencies of 2002 tell us about sprawl and smart growth.
The Lost Art Of Urban Planning
Where are the urban planners with vision when you need them?
Terrorism And Infrastructure Planning
Terrorism is a permanent condition that should be factored into the design of the nation's infrastructure.
Towns Conserve American Character
Many US towns are now taking steps to restore some of their unique local color.
The Ugliest Building In New York
The new New York Westin designed by Miami-based firm Arquitectonica goes beyond the bounds of taste.
Environment: The Role Of Politicians And Citizens
The recovery of the Hudson River is an example of politicians and citizens can do to save the environment.
NASA Study:Land-use Heating Up The Earth
A NASA study finds says land-use changes have a greater impact on global climate than greenhouse gases.
Flood Damages Czech Archives
Prague architecture archive appeals for funds to save water damaged documents.
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
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
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