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Nationwide Housing Crisis Getting Worse
Rising home prises are pushing more people into the already tight rental market.
Do Star Architects Make A Difference
Do you need an to an internationally-known star architect to make your monument a success?
Denver's Blueprint For Growth
Preserving neighborhoods and linking new housing and jobs with transit is the focus of the city's amibitious 20-year growth plan.
Enough Land For 20 Years Growth In Seattle
A government report concludes that King County has sufficient land to support growth for 20 years. Developers disagree.
Segway Claims Its First Casualty
The safety of the human transporter is called into question after a recent incident.
California Infrastructure Crisis Looms
Airport development and expansion is on hold after 9/11, even though air travel is increasing rapidly.
Outgoing Governor Ushers In New Coastal Protections
Gov. Parris N. Glendening added to his environmental record by signing into law new protections for Maryland's coastal bays.
Washington D.C.'s Greatest Least-known Architect
The least known great architect in the nation's capital may be Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
Vertical Urbanism
Mixed-use residential projects are experiencing success in America's downtowns.
A Town Of One
Can an influx of artists polish a historic Kentucky neighborhood?
Sprawl-mart In Savannah
A columnist for the Savannah Morning News writes that the introduction of new mega stores in getting out of hand.
Master Designer Selected For Indianapolis Midfield Terminal
HOK Selected as master designer for $939 million Midfield Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport.
From NIMBY To YIMBY
Are planners unfairly labeling all community opponents to their smart growth proposals NIMBYs?
The Evolution Of Suburbia
The story of Levittown, PA., symbolizes the transformation of the American landscape.
Mega Churches Go To Court Over Zoning
Seven California religious institutions go to court to fight local city zoning restrictions which they say favor projects that generate tax revenues.
Census 2000: Cities Rebound -- Somewhat
Results from the 2000 Census showed that many cities long left for dead actually registered population gains in the 1990s.
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From NIMBY To YIMBY: Community Involvement Is Essential To The Success Of Smart Growth
Are planners unfairly labeling all community opponents to their smart growth proposals NIMBYs?
Macao: The Next Las Vegas -- Only Bigger
Macao is beginning development to become the East Asian equivalent of Las Vegas or Atlantic City.
Satellite Images Show Sprawl Spreading
An innovative project in Georgia to track land use trends by satellite show that low density urban land use doubled between 1974 and 1998.
Chicago Cyclists: More Bike Routes On The Way
Mayor Daley speaks with Chicago cycling enthusiasts about plans for more bike routes in Chicago.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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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