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How Temporary Uses Can Revitalize Neighborhoods
Temporary, interim, or intermittent uses are part of a growing trend, evident both in Europe and the U.S., that creatively responds to new planning needs.
Pentagon Looks Toward Space For Solar Power On Earth
The Pentagon and an international consortium are investigating the feasibility of 'beaming back' solar energy from a network of space-based satellites and Pacific island-based antennae that could begin operating as early as 2012.
The Property Tax and the Fortunes of Older Industrial Cities
Discontent with one particular type of public levy, the local property tax, is gaining momentum across the country. Disgruntled homeowners are demanding that governors and mayors find alternative methods to raise revenue.
Guns or Bridges?
U.S. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D) argues that the war in Iraq is diverting billions of dollars that are badly needed to shore up America's crumbling infrastructure.
Shopping Malls Are Dead -- Long Live Lifestyle Centers
The Economist offers a fascinating review of the evolution of the suburban shopping mall into the hot new "lifestyle center." The conclusion: "It was necessary to kill the American city centre before bringing it back to life."
A New Approach To Economic Development Help For Entrepreneurs
Nearly every community talks about attracting more entrepreneurs. But aside from programs like SCORE, which assists entrepreneurs with business plans, and some efforts at growing venture-capital funds, most communities scratch their heads over how to
Saving Lives With Urban Planning
With auto accidents the leading cause of death for teenagers, there's yet another reason to build communities that don't make us dependent on our cars.
Treating Wastewater Closer To Home
Treating wastewater at the neighborhood level can save money on public infrastructure while providing environmental benefits.
New Urbanism Examined By Time Magazine, Andrés Duany
Time's environmental reporter examines the American neighborhood with help from New Urbanist founder Andres Duany, who comments on suburbia and its carbon footprint, the role of the car, home size, public space, and ratings of green building.
'Fuel Poverty' in America?
A new poll shows that millions of Americans will need to borrow money to pay their heating bills this winter, many of them with credit cards.
U.S. Mayor Calls Bush Years 'Disastrous' for America's Cities
Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson condemns the Bush Administration's disregard for America's cities in this video.
Friday Funny: Crumbling Infrastructure Likely Means 'Something'
This article from The Onion looks back at the infrastructure problems that defined 2007, asking what they signify for the country.
'Mr. Open Space' Should Have Been Called 'Mr. Rational'
The late Larry Livingston became known in planning circles and elsewhere as "Mr. Open Space." But, Bill Fulton writes, the tag was based on a misunderstanding of a fiscal analysis he prepared regarding housing development in a particular city.
Town On The Farm
The massive farm bill making its way through Congress will only perpetuate social and environmental sustainability. What's also needed is legislation to boost the urban economics of local food production, writes Christopher Cook.
U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Challenged By Mexican Farmers
A 1944 international treaty that requires the transfer of millions of gallons of water from Mexico to the U.S. from the Rio Grande is being challenged by Mexican farmers who are routinely deprived of water every five years when the transfer occurs.
Fair Housing, But For Whom?
The Fair Housing Act was passed by Congress in 1968, but some minorities still struggle to obtain mortgages and home loans. This article from The Next American City asks why.
Tech Startups Rebuild Rural Areas
High-tech businesses and industries are popping up in more and more rural towns, bringing jobs and boosting the economies of these small areas.
The Rise of The 'Green Collar' Job
By creating "green collar" jobs, cities across the country are creating jobs and helping the environment.
Urban Issues? No Comment
With all the presidential debates going on this election season, not once have urban issues come up.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
