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Private-sector Innovation On Tap
Practical advice on how local governments can tap private-sector innovation to provide safe and affordable drinking water.
Can Quality Of Life Be Measured?
Carol Coletta's Smart City radio show interviews two experts on how the quality of life can be measured.
Introduction To Watershed Assessment
Site-specific evaluation is important before watershed restoration efforts begin.
Most Valuable Coral Reef In The World
Researchers are staggered by the amount of life supported by a cluster of reefs in a remote archipelago off Indonesia.
Implications Of The Supreme Court 'Takings' Decision
Stuart Mack, senior research fellow with the American Planning Association, comments on the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling in the Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council Inc. vs. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) case.
Racial Disparities Persist In Mortgage Costs
A new study finds that AfricanAmericans and Hispanics are disproportionately represented in the subprime home refinance mortgage market.
Urban Sprawl And Green Belts
Is it time for to relax controls over Britain's green belts?
The Future Of The Skyscraper
Despite 9/11 the race to build the world's tallest buildings continues. A look at the new ultra-tall skyscrapers from around the world.
Safer Buildings: 'Green' Minimizes Disasters
Environmentally sensitive building principles also embody structural and occupant safety.
Renzo Piano's World-class Cultural Destination
Architect Renzo Piano designed the extension to Atlanta's Woodruff Arts Center.
Hooked On Junk Real Estate
Despite the economic downtown, retailers are unwilling to surrender underperforming assets. They're hooked on junk real estate.
The Case For Toll Roads
High-occupancy toll lanes work best on high-traffic roads. Without congestion, drivers have little incentive to pay the toll.
Alternatives To Buying A House In Toronto
Brad Mackay offer alternatives to buying a home as Toronto's housing market skyrockets.
A 'Smart' Solution For Urban Sprawl
MIT conference evaluates impact of smart growth movement on states and local governments.
Documenting The Forgotten Malls Of Yesteryear
A New York duo spends its weekends tracking down dead and dying commercial centers.
The New Megacities
How do the world's new "megacities" cope with rapid urbanization?
Can We Tame Sprawl?
Advocates of "smart growth" may be fighting a losing battle against sprawl.
New Tools For Reclaiming Brownfields
Internet-based geographic information systems (GIS) are proving to be a useful tool for reclaiming brownfield sites.
Do Skyscrapers Have A Future?
A FEMA report concludes that the Twin Towers were remarkably well-built, raising the question: How tall is safe?
Dr. Gridlock: Blinding SUV Lights
Readers comments about blinding lights on SUVs, yield signs, bumper stickers, and other commuting experiences.
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 Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
