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Orange County Implements Hi-tech 'Talking' Bus System
New voice and display system enhances accessibility and reduces confusion for Orange County transit users.
World Summit On Sustainable Development
Reason Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey will be reporting live from the UN's World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Tourism And The Three Gorges
In an effort to encourage sustainable development China seeks to regulate tourism in the Three Gorges area.
Telecommuting: A Success Story
Last year, Fifteen percent of the work force did some work from home. The number of telecommuters continues to grow.
Poll: Searching For The Best Urban Planning Movies
Chinatown. Blade Runner. Tombstone? What are the best urban planning movies of all time?
Recent Market Turmoil Hits Real-Estate Funds
It's often said that real estate doesn't react to the stock market in sync with other sectors. That has held true -- until now.
The Case For Rail
The answer to the nation's transportation problems is rail.
When Public Subsidies Aren't Enough
What to do when public subsidies for convention centers and the towering hotels adjacent to them aren't enough?
Do Americans Choose Cars Or The Environment?
The American love affair with the automobile is far from over, writes Thomas Bray.
Phoenix Seeks Community Input To Develop Proposed Stadium Site
The City of Phoenix hopes to create a culturally mixed, active urban environment from oft vacant, but historic neighborhoods in onetime proposed stadium site.
The Cost Of North America's Success
U.S. and Canada have had success at improving local environments -- but at what cost?
Security Concerns Push Firms To Suburbs
This is the last in a series of occasional articles on security, buildings, and cities after 9/11 by Boston Globe urban planning writer Anthony Flint.
Do Architecture Competitions Work?
Witold Rybczynski writes in The Atlantic Monthly that public architecture competitions don't always produce the best buildings.
New Skyscraper Limits Could Curb Futuristic Skyline
Shanghai, the city with one of the world's most futuristic skylines, is considering limits on new skyscrapers.
Re-engineering A Cultural Icon
Redesigned to be environmetally friendly, the new Vespa is also more powerful.
Clash Over Demand For Power
Despite opposition by lawmakers and environmental groups, power officials asked federal regulators to activate a new transmission line running under Long Island Sound.
The Earthship Has Landed
The U.K. is the first country in Europe to grant full planning approval for Earthship dwellings.
Friday Funny: Stoner Architect Drafts All-Foyer Mansion
The stunning design for an all-foyer mansion attracts national attention, but the work of stoner architects is tragically underfunded.
Submit Your WTC Design
It's official: Ground Zero design study underway, and architects and planners around the world are (finally) invited.
Manufactured Homes Gaining Mainstream Acceptance?
Manufactured homes have generally had the allure of affordability. Now, as the aesthetic appeal improves, will public acceptance follow?
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.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
