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Dallas' 10-Year Progress Report
In 1991 a report warned that Dallas would be gridlocked by 2001. Ten years later, the Dallas News looks at the city's progress.
Architectural Free For All On N.Y. East River
Five architect teams are competing to create a master plan for Queens West in New York.
The Skyscraper As Artist's Canvas
The MGM Tower in Century City, California is underway. Scott Johnson is the architect for this 35-story high-rise.
My Own Personal Monorail
Karl Parker documents his personal odyssey to build a monorail.
Rural Housing In Trouble
President Bush's budget provisions raise concerns for rural housing.
To Sample Or Not?
The Census Bureau makes it decision to not use sampling. Was it right?
Fighting The NIMBYs
A monastery in Morristown developing a senior living complex is facing strong opposition from its neighbors.
Obsolete Malls Across The U.S.
A study finds that over 100 enclosed regional malls are already in steep decline in the United States, and many more are at imminent risk.
Farmers Can't Afford To Protect Environment
Conservation programs that help farmers protect the environment are short of funds.
Graphic Ad Ensures A Reaction
New advertising campaign shocks readers into thinking about loss of natural habitat due to rapid development. At least one newspaper turns away the ads for fear of offending readers.
Oregon's Controlled Growth A Magnet
Its environmental and controlled growth policies attract people to Oregon.
Building On Ideas For Urban Conservation
A building that survived the recent earthquake in the Pacific Northwest is an example of a trend towards architecture that is both innovative and environmentally sensitive.
Regional Government For Land Use & Transportation
A regional government that controls land use and transportation decisions for the Dallas-Fort Worth region should be created.
Before The Bay Is Beyond Repair
A report by the Chesapeake Bay Commission raises important issues about land preservation in the regions watershed.
Cleveland Neighborhood Springs Back To Life
Ohio City uses history to drive its future.
Wireless Vehicle Tracking
New wireless systems are capable of tracking vehicles and people all over the planet.
What's Wrong With Kansas City?
If you are unhappy with a city's services, is deannexation worth considering, or is it going too far?
What Happens When There Is No Planning
Sao Paulo, Brazil, the world's 4th-most-populous-city has opted out of long-range transportation planning. A disaster.
Are You A Slave To Your Car?
In his column, Neal Peirce examines our current relationship with our cars, and explores a possible future without them.
The Changing Face Of Seattle's Public Housing
The city's housing authority is razing old housing and replacing it with vibrant, mixed-income urban neighborhoods.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
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.
