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Australia To Use Antarctica's Wind Power
At one of the windiest places in Antarctica, Australia plans to build the largest wind power complex on the continent.
Study Warns Of Vulnerabilities In GPS Technology
According to a report released by the Transportation Department, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology used in transportation, surveying, banking, and even recreation, is vulnerable to 'interference' from enemies.
Los Angeles' Downtown Development Dilemma
Developers complain that lenders are reluctant to invest in downtown urban residential development in Los Angeles, CA. Lenders are concerned about the risk of investing in such projects.
A Market-Based Solution To Global Warming?
Peter Barnes, author of "Who Owns the Sky?" talks with NPR about his free-market approach for reducing global warming.
New Urbanism Projects Sprout In DC Suburbs
Inspired by New Urbanism, several new "traditional neighborhood developments" are being planned or constructed in Washington suburbs.
NextBus: High-tech Bus System
Arlington County is implementing NextBus technology on one bus route.
Place, Race And Work
While welfare caseloads have declined nationally in the past several years, the decline has not been uniform across states and cities.
National Planning Legislation Update
APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
Housing Is Important For Downtown's Health
Housing is the key piece to solving the downtown puzzle in the Arena district of Columbus, OH.
California Governor Seeks To Protect Old-Growth Forests
Gov. Gray Davis unveiled a plan to close a loophole in the protection of old-growth trees in California. Environmentalists say the plan is inadequate.
Baltimore Studies How To Attract Residents
A mayoral council on 'City Living' is charged with figuring out how to attract new residents to Baltimore.
Developing Pastoral Land In Eugene
This medical center land use transaction near Eugene is a perfect example of why it is easier to develop pastoral land.
The Dreams And Reality Of Telecom City
Towns work together to develop a technology village, but the worsening economy has other ideas.
Portland Provides Public Land For Homeless
Portland, OR, has provided public land, a water hookup, and portable toilets for a tent city for the homeless.
Urban Pioneering In Buffalo
With $100 million in planned investment, will downtown Buffalo finally become a livable urban center?
Places For People
The Central Artery Corridor Master Plan hopes to deliver "places for people" --an underlying promise of Boston's $14 billion "Big Dig" infrastructure project.
The New Chic Vehicle: Hybrid Cars
In San Francisco, there is a five-month wait for one of the new hybrid vehicles. These cars are sexy.
Sprawl By The Numbers
Philadelphia looks at which of its census tracts have doubled in population in 10 years, and find some interesting trends.
Environmental Terrorism In Malibu?
A speculator has purchased 2,000 acres of coveted parkland in Malibu. There is fear that he will build on this pristine land.
Artificial Glaciers: Innovative Solution For Water Shortages
An innovative solution called "artificial glaciers" offers relief to water-starved Himalayan villages in the cold desert regions of Ladakh, India.
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
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
