United States
Immigration Keeps Residential Housing Strong
Dramatic increases in immigration may be sustaining the residential real estate market.
Would Jesus Drive A SUV?
George F. Will discusses the reasoning behind the "What Would Jesus Drive?" campaign.
Will Wal-Mart Take Over The World?
Wal-Mart's expansion, despite the recession, shows little sign of slowing. How can smaller retailers survive? Business Week reports.
Office Checkpoints
How have office building design and security measures been affected by the events of 9/11?
How To Teach Sustainable Design
Are educators prepared to teach students about sustainable design?
Wal-Mart Takes On The Urban Core
An "escalator for shopping carts" heralds a new trend -- the entry of large retailers into dense urban shopping areas.
National Association Of Realtor's Worry List
Inman News lists what Realtor associations strategy folks fret about.
The Sims: Celebrating Suburbia
What can "The Sims" -- a game influenced by architectural theorist Christopher Alexander -- tell us about ourselves?
Location Still Matters
Despite the growth of the Internet and advances in technologies, physical location matters as much as ever.
Drilling And Mining The Nation's Parks
As the debate over the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge continues, drilling and mining on federally-managed lands has already commenced in the lower-48 states without Congressional approval.
Want To See The Future Of America? It's Las Vegas
Las Vegas' Paradise Blvd (aka 'The Strip') is an example of the prototypical American City as it will be in 2035.
Bush Administration Proposes To Weaken Forest Rules
Proposed regulations could open up public lands for drilling and logging.
The Importance Of The Creative Economy
A new report finds that the "creative economy" is probably the second most important part of the city's economy behind the financial sector.
Environment Threatened By GOP Takeover
Anthony York says the GOP takeover of the Senate starts a new phase in the battle over the environment.
The Man Behind Allentown's Nightmare
Mark Mendelson is hated by Allentown's political leadership and has a long history of battling City Hall. How has he managed to survive?
In Support Of The EPA Chief
While some are calling for the resignation of Christie Whitman, this editorial argues that it would be good for the country if she continues as EPA chief.
New Toronto Subway Line Launches
Critics question the economics behind the new Sheppard Avenue subway line in Toronto.
How Does The Media Cover Regionalism?
Regionalists have a lot of mountains to climb -- starting with daily newspaper, the very voice they'd expect to champion their cause, writes Neal Peirce in his weblog.
Where Pedestrians Are Just 'Traffic Flow Interruptions'
What do the cities listed as the most dangerous for pedestrians have in common?
Turning Edge Cities Into Real Cities
Edge cities in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and elsewhere are becoming real cities. Planning Magazine investigates.
Pagination
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Planning for Universal Design
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City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)