United States

APA Supports Kelo Decision

A article in APA's Planning & Environmental Law describes the arguments in APA's Amicus Curiae and the decision written by Justice Stevens.

July 22, 2005 - American Planning Association

New Water Technologies Bring New Troubles

Olympia, Washington is facing the challenges of applying the latest wastewater technologies.

July 22, 2005 - Planning Magazine

Who Controls Local Resources?

Coca-cola is accused of taking scarce groundwater away from landless laborers, polluting it, and selling poisonous factory waste as fertilizer to poor farmers.

July 21, 2005 - International Herald Tribune

New Housing Market Slowing Down?

For the second month in a row, developers have slowed down the pace of building new homes.

July 21, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Chinese Riot Over Industrial Pollution

Frustration with ongoing industrial contamination of water supplies and the failure of corrupt officials to deal with the problem is leading to protests across China.

July 21, 2005 - The New York Times

SUVs Down, But Not Out

Despite a five-month downward trend in SUV sales, experts warn that it's too soon to say SUVs are becoming extinct.

July 20, 2005 - The Sacramento Bee

Many States Rushing To Blunt Eminent Domain Ruling

Lawmakers in several states are trying to limit the impact of the Supreme Court's eminent domain ruling

July 20, 2005 - The Star-Ledger

A Greener Plan For Affordable Housing

A new report describes how state housing agencies are advancing health and sustainability in the development of homes for low-income people through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.

July 20, 2005 - Greenbelt Alliance

On The Secret Trail Of Trash

With proper treatment, even the story of garbage can sparkle.

July 20, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Engineering Human Evolution

Will US cities begin to self-segregate the 'naturals' from 'enhanced' humans, asks Joel Garreau.

July 20, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Greater Funding Needed for Public Transit Security

The tragedy in London should make policymakers place more importance on public transit security funding, writes Neil Pearce.

July 19, 2005 - The Seattle Times

How Far Can New PHEVs Go On A Gallon Of Gas?

New plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or PHEVs, are now getting mileage in the triple-digits on a single gallon of fuel.

July 19, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Wal-Mart's Toughest Competitor

Wal-Mart's toughest competitor doesn't believe in paying workers poorly.

July 19, 2005 - The New York Times

There's Still Hope For HOPE VI

David Gest argues that the HOPE VI public housing program still has benefits that outweigh its costs, despite attempts to end the program.

July 19, 2005 - The Hartford Courant

Age Of The Megalopolis

To survive in the 21st century, major metro areas work together to plan their transportation and economic strategies.

July 19, 2005 - Stateline

Solving Traffic Problems The Ancient Way

Can inspiration for a socially-equitable solution to congestion charging be found in an ancient law that dispenses justice in a simple traffic conflict, writes Oded Roth in this week's Op-Ed.

July 19, 2005 - Planetizen

Listening To The Community

Hope Community Inc. organized residents to discuss and plan the future of a local park, allowing them to control the change in their neighborhood.

July 19, 2005 - Shelterforce Online

Public Transit Reality Game

A Toronto designer has created a giant game of tag using cell phones and Toronto's public transit system.

July 19, 2005 - Culture Hole

Portland's Policy To Improve Livability Backfires

Portland's policies to discourage panhandling backfire, exposing the 'hidden homeless'.

July 18, 2005 - The Oregonian

Light Rail In The Holy City

The first light rail line in Jerusalem is approved and should be running by 2008.

July 18, 2005 - The Jerusalem Post

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