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WSJ Slams Rail Transit Subsidies
An editorial in the Wall Street Journal comes out strongly against federal subsidies for passenger rail travel.
School Planning: A New Paradigm
Communities benefit when schools are physically closer to communities.
Can Los Angeles Build Safe Schools?
The environmental regulations for school building in California should be changed. The existing process is deeply flawed.
Amtrak Ridership Increases
Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Amtrak ridership has increased as the public avoids commercial airlines.
Baby Boomers Fuel New Housing Boom
The nation's new housing boom is fueled by baby boomers. N
PBS Documentary On City Planning In New York
PBS is featuring an outstanding documentary series discussing New York City and the history of planning.
Is The Philadelphia Blight Plan Dead?
A good idea succombs to arrogance and ineptitude.
Easing Washington Area Commute Problems
The Washington area commuting experience -- already one of the worst in the nation -- has deteriorated after the terrorists attacks.
The End Of The Skyscraper?
Architects are rethinking the role and symbolism of tall buildings.
Rebuilding WTC: Architects And Artists Express Opinions
Respected architects, artists, sculptors, and professors express their thoughts on what should fill the void left by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers in New York.
Impact Of Terrorism On The Future Of The Modern City
How will the terrorist attacks impact the future of the modern city?
Fortifying America: Planning For Fear
Edward J. Blakely discusses the implications of planning and gated communities in the aftermath of terrorism.
An Insider's Look At Los Angeles' Transit Agency
Metro Investment Report presents an honest look at the inner machinations of the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Downtown Lofts Become Hot Properties
Lofts in downtown Los Angeles are spacious and rich with architecture. The Los Angeles Times Magazine reports with a profile of five lofts.
Metro-North Debates New Parking, Stations
Metro-North debates on whether to expand parking, stations in Orange County, NY.
Walking And Biking Are Victims Of Sprawl
Biking and walking fall to sprawl as growth isolates schools from homes.
From Trailer Park To New Urbanist Garden
Landscape design students at the University of Georgia come up with a new urbanism plan for a trailer park scheduled to close.
Housing Advocates Meet To Discuss Older Neighborhoods
Local housing advocates and policymakers from SanDiego's central-city community met during a half-day forum toaddress how older neighborhoods will meet the region'sexpected population growth of 1 million people.
San Francisco: Tourism Down, Neighborhoods Up
In San Francisco, tourist areas are deserted, while neigbhorhood areas are bustling.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul 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.
