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Suburbs Outperform Los Angeles
A long-time pattern of uneven development has put a severe strain on public services in the core of Los Angeles County.
Preserving 'Ordinary Spaces'
A review of the renovation of New York City's Grand Central Terminal.
Samuel Mockbee: Legacy Of A 'Genius'
Samuel Mockbee, winner of the 2000 MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant will continue to influence architecture.
Historic Downtown Los Angeles Design Guidelines
The Los Angeles Conservancy has prepared a set of guidelines to guide alterations to historic buildings in downtown Los Angeles.
GIS Brings Rare Old Maps To Life
David Rumsey's vast private collection of rare 19th and 20th century maps is available online. GIS enables users to compare old maps with modern data.
Maya Lin's Latest Projects
Christopher Hawthorne reviews the latest projects of "Americas Newest Urbanist," Maya Lin.
Experiments With Privatized Parks
Privately-run parks and public spaces can solve many problems. But how "private" is too private?
Just What Is America?
The new U.S. Statistical Abstract does a remarkably good job of answering the question: Just what is America?
Alternate Power Sources: Blowin' In The Wind
A report by three industry associations finds that wind power is the "fastest-growing energy source" in the world.
The Sting Of Gentrification
The booming city of Decatur is trying to hold onto its longtime residents amid gentrification.
San Francisco Plans Quake-Resistant Bridge
New bridge planned in San Francisco, the largest public works project in California's history, will be one of the safest structures in the Bay Area.
National Building Codes May Change After 9-11 Attacks
The collapse of the World Trade Center towers may bring about changes in the national building standards and codes.
El Toro: Surprise In Orange County
In a surprise announcement after voters reject a regional airport, the Navy says it will sell the former El Toro Marine base.
Car-sharing Picks Up Speed In U.S. Cities
Car-sharing, already successful in the Europe, is slowly gaining acceptance. The service is now being offered in the nation's "largest, densest city" -- New York.
Slow-Growth Side Narrowly Carries Election Day
Slow-growth advocates in California were victorious in eight of fourteen local ballot measure elections on March 5.
How To Tell If You Live In A Smart Growth Neighborhood
This article presents readers with several questions to determine whether or not they live in smart-growth neighborhood.
A Healthy Urban River
The Rogue River is healthy and full of fish -- and stretches right through several urban areas.
'Killer Algae' Spreads In So. California Lagoon
Scientists try to beat the clock by eradicating the invasive seaweed in the Lagoon before it spreads to the Pacific Ocean.
Superfund At A Crossroads
Superfund cleanup funds are likey to expire in 2004, and Congress has resisted efforts to refund it.
A Case Study In Community Revitalization
An well-to-do suburban Boston community watches with envy as it's down-and-out neighbor successfully reinvents itself.
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
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.
