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Giuliani To Fight Crime In Mexico City
Former mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani, is hired to fight crime in Mexico City.
The Most 'Environmentally Correct' Building In The World
A residential high-rise being built near the World Trade Center site in New York is leading the way for sustainable architecture.
The Technology Behind Boston's Big Dig
The massive "Big Dig" project in Boston is dependent on computers and software.
Sprawl Is Threatening National Security
Across the nation the missions of military installations are being threatened by incompatible land development.
Mayor Asks New Immigrants To Stay Away
In the nation's "whitest state," a mayor warns that Somali immigrants are taxing the city's resources.
Rail Vs. Resources In Minnesota
The governor's race in Minnesota may be decided by candidates' views on transportation.
Extreme Sprawl
What would happen if every city and county in Florida implemented their land use plans? A map created from 457 land-use plans has the answer.
If You Build Rail Transit, Will They Come?
For Central Florida, it's a billion-dollar question: Will a 20-mile light-rail system running from Altamonte Springs to the Orange County Convention Center be a boon to commuters -- or an expensive boondoggle? [Link corrected]
Debunking New Urbanism
Urban policy researcher Dr. Sam Staley counters New Urbanism.
Revitalize Lower Manhattan With A Public Market
A public market get bring economic and social activity to Lower Manhattan while representing the cultural diversity of the victims of the WTC attacks.
If Tampa Builds Trolley, Will Riders Come?
The big question facing the new $53 million Tampa trolley system is the same one that haunted the 1985 $7 million "People Mover" monorail: will enough people pay to ride?
Beetle Infestation To Cost City Millions
Ann Arbor, MI and neighboring cities are preparing to lose most of their ash trees to the Emerald Ash Borer beetle.
Optimizing Downtown Parking And Transit
Part 4 of a six-part series focused on the redevelopment of downtown Kansas City.
New Rail Service Proposed In New Jersey
A new sales pitch proposes to use existing freight lines to move commuters between Bergen and Passaic counties.
Crowded Sidewalks In Detroit?
Concert-goers descended on Detroit streets this weekend to take in more than the shows.
A Model For Seattle's Monorail
Seattle looks to Vancouver's SkyTrain system for inspiration.
Survey Of Planning Board Members Enlightening
A questionnaire administered by the Planning Commissioners Journal yields fascinating results concerning the diversity, occupational backgrounds, and selection processes of various planning boards and planning board members nationwide.
Living On The Edge: Decentralization Within Cities In The 1990s
Most of the nation's largest central cities grew during the 1990s, but population change at the neighborhood level was more uneven. This report shows that population decentralization is occurring even inside city borders.
New Urbanism Transforming Suburbs
Suburban neighborhoods are turning into entertainment destinations.
A Bird's-Eye View Of Urban Sprawl
Satellite imagery shows a unique view of urban sprawl.
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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
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.
