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Readers Respond: HOV Lanes Or Lexus Lanes?
Readers respond to editorial on converting high-occupany vehicle (HOV) lanes to toll lanes.
Boston Neighborhood Wins Light-rail Restoration Fight
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ruled that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) should restore streetcar service in Jamaica Plain.
California Off-Year Elections Are A Mixed Bag
Slow-Growthers win 6 of 9 ballot measures in California.
Philadelphia University's High-tech Strategy
Philadelphia University is using urban design and technology to remake itself as a modern univeristy.
Recycled Land
A newly-released report shows more than 175 square miles of land are being recycled in 2001 with surprising results.
Historic Tampa Neighborhood Plans Its Future
Plan calls for a pedestrian oriented village center in Tampa, FL.
Phoenix's $600 Million Civic Center Expansion
Phoenix voters have approved a $600 million civic center expansion -- but will it ever be built?
Trading The City For The Country
An increasing trend shows urban residents giving up city life to move to the country. Is it worth it?
Don't Let The Rich Bypass Traffic In 'Lexus Lanes'
Op-ed advocates against allowing commuters who are willing to pay to bypass congested traffic by using special "Lexus Lanes."
Pollution and Traffic Congestion Are Cultural Problems
Mark Bauerlein blames the "car-culture" for pollution, traffic congestion, and loss of public life and points out why "this is a cultural problem, not a transportation problem."
Proposed Golf Course On Dump Is Hailed And Assailed
Controversy and legal challenges continue to swirl around Fort Lauderdale's ongoing move to place a plastic cap over toxic chemicals buried in the Wingate landfill, a precursor to building a golf course.
New Projects To Reshape Metro Atlanta's College Park
$2 billion worth of projects aim to transform downtown College Park in Atlanta, GA.
San Jose Redevelopment Viable Despite Slow Economy
Experts say San Jose's redevelopment is still viable in a slow economy because it incorporates New Urbanism concepts.
Bus Popularity Surprises Gwinnett, GA
Bus service launched in Gwinnett, GA, is off to a good start.
Santiago Calatrava: Moving Architecture
"Superstar" architect Santiago Calatrava's projects include bridges, train stations, and airports.
Orlando Braces For Baldwin Park
The large infill development set to replace a former naval base is causing concerns among residents and local politicans.
D.C. Real Estate Market One Of Nation's Strongest
The real estate market in Washington D.C. remains strong even during a national recession.
Ground Zero In Urban Decline
Reason magazine examines the myriad problems of Cincinnati and finds a pattern that may predict the future of other U.S. cities.
The Johnny Appleseed Of Livable Communities
Writer Tony Hiss interviews New urbanist Dan Burden about his vision for the post-sprawl landscape of the U.S.
Health Impacts Of Sprawl Quantified
A new report quantifies the impact of suburban sprawl on public health through impacts on housing, transportation, and land-use patterns.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
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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