The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Light Rail Or Elevation Train?
Two proposals in Charlotte, NC are vying for $50 million a year in transit funds to link up the city.
Ginger: Kamen's Stirling Idea
The inventor of the mysterious invention called Ginger that is rumored to be able to "change-the-world-as-we-know-it" releases a statement as new details emerge.
California Officials Argue Over Housing Needs
How much new housing does Southern California need? State and local officials continue to argue.
Goodbye To Electric Cars?
The electric car sounds like a great idea, but even one of its leading supporters has lost faith.
Your Neighbor's Tree
What do you do when your neighbor's tree encroaches on your property? In California, the answer isn't so clear.
What's So Bad About The Suburbs?
A review of a book on New Urbanism -- "Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream."
Heart Of Screenland Needs Restoration
Culver City, MGM's former home, must bring new life to downtown businesses. A new town plaza is the answer.
Minds We Admire: Philip Johnson
A review of the work of legendary architect Philip Johnson.
The 10 Most Underrated U.S. Cities
Peter Katz, author of "The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Community" lists ten great U.S. cities that have been overlooked.
Ginger: Revolutionizing Transportation
The enterprising folks at the technology discussion site Slashdot have figured out what "Ginger" is likely to be.
Alabama Counties Seek Planning Powers
Alabama has set a 2001 goal for counties to regulate county development through the implementation of planning and zoning requirements.
Babbitt Issues Parting Shots
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt strikes back against the mining industry with new regulations to curb hardrock mining.
Public Comments Invited On D.C. Memorials Plan
The public is invited to comment on the final draft of the plan to guidethefuture creation of memorials in the District of Columbia.
CA Reconsiders Its Approach To Land Conservation
California should reconsider its approach to land conservation and possibly redefine the role of the state conservancies.
Tackling California's Housing Crisis
Several new proposals seek to ease California's housing affordability crisis.
FBI Goes After TVA Water Polluters
The FBI is teaming up with the Tennessee Valley Authority to crack downon houseboat polluters along TVA waters.
Anti-sprawl Terrorists Take Action
Fighting sprawl with arson -- eco-terrorism takes on sprawl.
So. CA Housing Needs Cause Dispute
SCAG is refusing to accept the state's order for 503,000 new units. It is an inflated number, SCAG maintains.
Sierra Nevadas Protected With New Plan
Logging and mining has been halted in the Sierra Nevadas. This will increase protections for old trees and wildlife.
Oakland's Fruitvale
The Fannie Mae Foundation publishes a practitioner's guide to planning and financing community revitalization.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
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