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Lower Manhattan: Principles For Redelevopment
Memorial park/museum and improved transit connections highlighted as key aspects of rebuilding Lower Manhattan.
How To Own Your Own Beach In L.A.
The New Times L.A. chronicles the story of how L.A.'s rich and famous have claimed Malibu's best beaches for themselves.
South Florida Tri-Rail Could Grow Into Regional System
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority could grow from 3-county commuter rail to a regional mass transit system.
Baltimore's Vision 2030
Baltimore is seeking unprecedented public participation as it builds its regional plan for the next 30 years.
After Terrorism, Construction Insurance Is Costly
"If people cannot buy insurance on a construction project, they're not going to build the project," says President Bush.
Hollywood: Mixed Reviews For A 'Dream Suburb'
Joel Kotkin reports on the myth of the dream suburb -- Hollywood, California.
'Can Transit Tame Sprawl?' Some Have Doubts
If higher housing costs mean lower transit costs, and vice-versa, can improved public transit provide sufficient incentives to rein in sprawl? Not, according to Anthony Downs, if NIMBYs continue to push local governments to reject higher densities.
Is Neighborhood Planning Missing In Buffalo?
This article demonstrates the grass-roots planning effort taking place in Buffalo, NY.
Residents Of Florida County Demand Growth Be Slowed
Angry Hernando County residents told County Commissioners to rethink their priorities about sprawling growth, and want development rules to be tightened.
MA Developing 'Toolbox' To Manage Growth
Massachusetts is developing a "toolbox" to help planners manage growth including software that allows towns to visualize their future based on new zoning.
Petition For A Fuel Tax To Fund Rail Service
Missourians for Rail Passenger Service, a volunteer group, is petitioning for a fuel tax to fund passenger rail in Missouri.
Australia's New Rail Line Through The Outback
$685 million line links the closest port to Asia to other Australian cities.
New Penn Station For New York Delayed
The Penn Station project in New York is behind schedule by 4 years.
New Denver Rail Line Draws Sportfans
Denver has opened a new light rail branch to serve its football, basketball/hockey, and baseball stadiums.
Portland: Candidates Debate Density
Three candidates vie for leadership of Metro, Portland's regional land-use planning body.
Economic Growth Without More People
A local economy can boom, even if the area's population is not growing.
New Radio Show Covers Sprawl, Smart Growth
Hear Bruce Katz on "Smart City," a public radio program out of Memphis Tennessee's WKNO-FM. Hosted by Carol Coletta, this "Smart City" segment discusses sprawl, smart growth, and the critical role of infrastructure.
New Alameda Corridor Has Long History
Phineas T. Banning envisioned the Alameda Corridor 133 years ago. It is coming to fruition with Friday's opening.
Call Goes Out To Redesign Downtown Boston
Over a decade after the Big Dig started, a call has gone out to urban designers to plan a new downtown Boston.
Boston's 'Midtown': A Revitalized Back Bay Complex
The Prudential Center renewal brings back new restaurants, stores, and pedestrians.
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
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
