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Low Profile Street Lighting Experiment To Save Baby Turtles
Street lights near a popular Florida beach cause baby turtles to wander on to roads and under cars. Experimental new light hopes to save turtles but critics say it creates safety hazard for pedestrians and cyclists.
Is The Massachusetts Preservation Act Unfair?
Critics claim Massachusetts Community Preservation Act unfairly benefits rich towns.
Hispanic Immigration Fueled City Growth In The 1990s
The latest from the 2000 Census: Most cities owe their strong showing to Hispanic immigration. But the growth of new majority minority cities also brings new challenges.
Orange County Residents Oppose Highway Due To Sprawl
33 percent of residents surveyed about a new toll highway in Orange County oppose it. Their reason - increased urban sprawl.
Orlando To Showcase New Urbanism With Infill Development
Planned to replace the former Naval Training Center, the newly christened Baldwin Park neighborhood will feature a village center and neo-traditional architecture, similar to Celebration, FL.
Looking At Parks From A Regional Perspective
A group of citizens and local government officials in and around Portland are making the case for regional participation in the planning, acquisition and maintenance of parks.
Store Wars: Documentary Captures Residents' Battle With Megastores
A PBS documentary tells the story of how residents of a small town stood up to Wal-Mart and opposed the construction of a megastore in their town.
High Tech Industry Expanding In The Sunshine State
A recent study looking at the high tech industry ranks the state fifth nationally for high tech jobs and grew 18% last year.
Shaping The City: Learning From Boston
Boston has been working at revitalization for 40 years; is a good example of how cities can be rebuilt.
Saving A Shrinking Downtown
Census figures show declining population in Evansville, IN. As its downtown deteriorates, residents and preservationists try to save the neighborhood.
Preservationists Concerned About 'Demolition Loophole'
Historic Preservationists in Savannah, GA, are concerned about a loophole that allows the demolition of historic building just by waiting for one year.
Resident Groups Organize To Oppose Development
Residents in Southern Maryland organize to control sprawl and preserve open space.
Low Income Housing Can Lead To Segregation
Officials in San Diego cite that unless affordable housing starts being built throughout the county, the region will be racially segregated.
High Tech Vertical Pollution?
We want all the benefits of technology in our homes -- but are we willing to pay the price in aesthetics?
Mortgage Market Changes May Put Older Urban Areas At A Disadvantage
Changes in the multifamily mortgage market have transformed a fragmented, localized mortage market into a highly liquid one. Certain segments of the market -- in particular, small rental properties in urban areas -- may well be underserved.
Environmentalists File Suit Against WWII Memorial
The battle over a proposed World War II memorial in Washington D.C. continues with two groups filing a suit against the project.
The Newest Trends In Malls
The new "lifestyle center" may soon combine the best of past and present shopping experiences.
TV Documentary On Urban Sprawl Available Online
Television documentary "The Sprawling Of America" examines the history of urban sprawl in Michigan.
Does Smart Growth Cause Traffic Congestion?
Wendell Cox argues that anti-sprawl measures lead to higher home prices and traffic congestion.
Satellites Help Planners Understand Sprawl
Urban planners and state agencies are using satellite-based imaging technology to learn more about urban sprawl, runoff, water quality, and other planning issues.
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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