Progressive Planning

The Middle East's 'Urban Prison'

In this article from Progressive Planning, Tom Angotti looks at Gaza and the land use regulations that have imposed an "urban apartheid".

September 4, 2008 - Progressive Planning

Planning in Venezuela's Communal Councils

This article from Progressive Planning looks at the communal councils being set up in Venezuela and the progress they have made in local planning efforts.

March 25, 2008 - Progressive Planning

Israel's Wall of Control in Palestine

This article from Progressive Planning discusses the walls that run more than 700 kilometers in Palestine. But as author Gary Fields writes, this barrier is not about security, it's about control.

January 5, 2008 - Progressive Planning

Anti-Terrorism Intersects With Planning

This article from Progressive Planning calls on planners to more closely consider the way anti-terrorism planning affects the general practice of urban planning.

January 3, 2008 - Progressive Planning

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