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San Jose Inspires Ottawa Smart Growth Summit
San Jose, CA, inspires the Ottawa 20/20 Smart Growth Summit.
The Worst Cars And SUVs For The Environment
Microsoft's CarPoint details the cars, trucks and SUVs that are worst for the environment.
Nation's Infrastructure Crumbling
Engineers warn that roads, airports and power plants are headed for multiple breakdowns.
Godmother Of The American City
An interview with the renowned urbanist Jane Jacobs.
Futuristic Shanghai's Risky Bet: Train On Air
Shanghai, striving to be the city of the future, begins construction on the world's first commercial railway based on magnetic levitation technology. Will MagLev succeed this time?
E-commerce And The Environment
On the surface, e-commerce seems to be an environmental benefit. But on closer inspection, there are many unseen costs.
Global Warning
New study reports strange behavior in animals and claims it is an early warning of the effects of global warming.
Urban Growth Boundaries: Best In The East?
Myths and facts about urban growth boundaries.
Pushing Smart Growth For Federal Buildings
Smart Growth advocates want federal real estate decisions to consider sprawl.
More Details About The Mysterious Ginger
The mysterious "Ginger" device that has been hyped as being able to change the world is powered by an emission-free hydrogen-based engine that is environment-friendly.
My Own Personal Monorail
Karl Parker documents his personal odyssey to build a monorail.
Rural Housing In Trouble
President Bush's budget provisions raise concerns for rural housing.
To Sample Or Not?
The Census Bureau makes it decision to not use sampling. Was it right?
Obsolete Malls Across The U.S.
A study finds that over 100 enclosed regional malls are already in steep decline in the United States, and many more are at imminent risk.
Farmers Can't Afford To Protect Environment
Conservation programs that help farmers protect the environment are short of funds.
Wireless Vehicle Tracking
New wireless systems are capable of tracking vehicles and people all over the planet.
What Happens When There Is No Planning
Sao Paulo, Brazil, the world's 4th-most-populous-city has opted out of long-range transportation planning. A disaster.
Are You A Slave To Your Car?
In his column, Neal Peirce examines our current relationship with our cars, and explores a possible future without them.
It's A Mall World
Television looks at the history of the mall.
Carfree Times: The Future Of Hyrbid Cars
The March issue of Carfree Times features a discussion on the future of Hybrid cars.
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.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
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)
