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Sewer Moratorium Slows Development In Metro Atlanta
Developers have been idling after state environmental officials declared a moratorium on sewer hookups until a facility in north Fulton County can be upgraded.
The Popularity Of Growth Control Measures
Though planners have suggested that growth cannot be stopped, residents of San Diego County are readying an artillery of slow growth initiatives in hopes of preserving the area's character.
Mayor's Conference On Downtown Revitalization
The Mayor's Institute on City Design is a leadership conference focused on redeveloping downtowns.
Protecting History From New Development
Designation as a historic district has not lead to renewal in one of Dallas' last freedman's towns, and locals fear the area will be lost to new development.
Colleges Blamed For Housing Shortage
Affordable housing advocates in Boston are calling on the city's colleges to build more on campus housing, freeing up housing for low-income residents.
The Electronic Architecture Of Community
The challenge for most communities is how to create a digital architecture that addresses their community goals.
Colorado's I-25 North: Road To Growth
Urban growth is pushing north along the interstate from Denver, gobbling up farm land and open space.
How Much Arsenic Is Deadly?
The Bush administration takes heat for scrapping new arsenic standards.
Five Principles For New Arena Development
The Charlotte, N.C. city council approved five principles to guide the design of their new arena.
Florida May Inject Wastewater Into Aquifers
Gov. Jeb Bush's controversial bill to inject wastewater into underground aquifers could be President Bush's next environmental problem. The President's
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The Electronic Architecture Of Community
The challenge for most communities is how to create a digital architecture that addresses their community goals. Dr. Horan looks at how planners can ensure their city is part of a wired community.
Area Needs New Approach To Development
In the New Economy, the old economic development tricks are about as outdated as a 10-year-old PC.
Sports Arenas And The Cities That Won't Pay For Them
Greater Orlando residents overwhelming reject the user of taxpayer funds for a $250 million arena.
Coloradans Want Growth Control
Coloradans are willing to pay for better schools, better transportation, and they support growth-control measures.
Linking Water Supplies To Land Use
Two bills are being considered in the state house that may force planners to consider a development's effect on the state's water supply.
Georgia County Embraces Smart Growth
20-year community land use plan has one goal: limit explosive growth.
Free Parking For Clean Cars
This week, the San Jose City Council approved a two-year pilotprogram to provide free parking to people who drive electric and naturalgas-powered vehicles.
Linking Land Use And Transportation
The recent election of a new Mayor in San Diego has given advocates of regional solutions an infusion of hope.
Global Population Growth Presents Serious Problem
Environmentalists are concerned about rapid global population growth and its implications for the environment.
E.P.A Postpones Arsenic Decision
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will delay it's decision on arsenic standards to Febraury 2002.
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
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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