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Plan To Change Missouri River Flow Abandoned
A controversial proposal to change the flow of the Missouri River to protect endangered wildlife has been abandoned.
The Los Angeles Transit Underclass
Residents of the Los Angeles Valley paid millions for transit and got nothing.
Residents Oppose Los Gatos Subdivision
Opponents of a subdivision in Los Gatos, CA, are concerned about traffic and redwood trees.
Arizona's State Lands: A Duel In The Desert
As Arizona struggles with sprawl, the battle over state trust lands is heating up.
Architect Of Las Vegas Skyline Dies
Architect Martin Stern, Jr. redefined the skyline of Las Vegas with his exuberant style.
MTA Wins $29 Million From Contractor
Subway contractor, Tutor-Saliba, has been ordered to pay $29 million to Los Angeles' transit agency for business misconduct.
The Real New Economy Is Based On Sustainability
The contrast between the new new economy of clean tech and the "old" New Economy couldn't be greater.
Four Big Environmental Myths Debunked
Author and statistician Bjorn Lomborg argues that the fears of environmentalists about human activity destroying the planet are unfounded. He describes four major environmental fears and presents evidence to support his arguments.
Atlanta's Livable Center Initiative
The Atlanta Regional Commission is awarding grants to emerging "edge cities" so that they can plan what they want to be when they grow up.
Preventing Forest Fires: Bring Back The Buffalo
The assumption that forest fires are a part of a "natural cycle" is partly wrong, says Michael Lind, and offers a solution for preventing forest fires that endanger homes and lives.
EPA Orders Largest Environmental Cleanup In U.S. History
EPA orders General Electric Co. to pay $480 million to dredge the Upper Hudson River.
Housing Costs Forcing Blacks To Leave San Francisco
As housing costs rise to record levels, African-Americans are leaving San Francisco "in droves" according to Census figures.
Global Warming: Study Finds Florida At High Risk
A new study called 'Death by Degrees: The Health Threats of Climate Change in Florida', says global warming is sure to cause increasing heat and pollution-related ailments in Florida.
Prisons: The New Economic Engine For Rural Towns?
Rural towns in the U.S. are turning to prisons as a "recession-proof form of economic development."
Trumping Chicago's Tallest Building
Donald Trump brashly plans to build the world's tallest building in Chicago. Architects are skeptical.
Preserving The Presidio
A plan drafted with input from environmentalists and neighbors, aims to preserve wilderness and history in San Francisco's Presidio while allowing new development including hotels for bringing in tourists.
An Unauthorized Alternative
A four-page plan to confront the administrative, budgetary, and programming decisions needed to fight blight in Philadelphia.
Top 15 Wired Cities
Facilities News publishes their list of the top 10 cities for relocation or expansion if you need state-of-the-art connectivity.
Big Box Ordinance
The Hernando County Commission is considering a new ordinance that would regulate retail stores in excess of 25,000 square feet.
California's Nostalgia For Modernism
California's love affair with modernism is rekindled -- especially in the Los Angeles Hills and Palm Springs.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
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.
