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Shanghai Caught In Web Of Technology

An excess of telephone, fiber-optic and electrical wires criss-crossing the city is just one of the problems related to the city's recent explosion of technological advancements.

December 6, 2003 - Star Tribune

Sowell: Liberal Planners Cause Sprawl

Conservative writer Thomas Sowell charges that zoning and political meddling with housing markets drives housing prices up and encourages sprawl.

December 5, 2003 - Town Hall

Walk On The Wild Side

In creating the town green and an overarching landscape plan for the new town of WaterColor, Florida, Nelson-Byrd Landscape Architects let the site's diverse native vegetation take the lead role.

December 5, 2003 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

An Unholy Alliance: Gun Owners And Environmentalists

A growing minority of gun owners are unhappy with Bush's environmental principles.

December 5, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Primary Cause Of Climate Change

Two government experts say that new evidence leaves "no doubt" that human factors are to blame for global warming.

December 5, 2003 - Common Dreams

The Greatest Threat To America's Environment

In a blistering critique of the Bush administration's environmental policies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the White House has deceived the American people and weakened the nation's environmental laws.

December 5, 2003 - The Independent

Zoning And Sex Shops: Freeway Porn

A national pornography chain is opening 'adult superstores' in freeway-adjacent, smaller midwestern communities with lax zoning laws.

December 5, 2003 - USA Today

Russia's Changing Stance On Global Climate Change Treaty

Russia says it would not ratify the international Kyoto climate change treaty. Then again, it might.

December 5, 2003 - Wired

Progressive Agenda Must Include Smart Growth

America and the world are in a grave crisis, says Patrick Doherty, and only "a new American economic engine" can bring about real change.

December 4, 2003 - Common Dreams

New Developments Are Not Letchworthy

Jonathan Glancey of The Guardian writes that Letchworth, the 100 year old brainchild of Ebenezer Howard, is more or less a successful model of 'sustainable community'.

December 4, 2003 - The Guardian Unlimited

East Meets West; Architecturally, That Is

Beijing chooses Swiss over Chinese architects for their National Stadium.

December 4, 2003 - CNN

Minivan = Suburbs?

"Amid all the trappings of suburban life, I swore I would never own a minivan."

December 4, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Speed Saves?

Thanks to higher speed limits, highways today are safer, not more dangerous, than ever before, writes Stephen Moore.

December 4, 2003 - National Review

Inner Cities: A Report Card

Neal Peirce reviews the performance of the nations inner cities.

December 4, 2003 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Maglev Sets Speed Record Of 581 Kph

A magnetically levitated train sets a new world speed record in Kyodo, Japan.

December 4, 2003 - The Japan Times

Not Your Daddy's SOM

Roger Duffy's quiet demeanor masks a steely determination to remake one of architecture's behemoths.

December 3, 2003 - MetropolisMag.com

Myanmar: Ancient Ruins Face Ruin

'Disneyfied' restoration efforts and plans to raise a tower over Bagan, a 1000-year old ancient temple city in Myanmar, faces international criticism.

December 3, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Fiscal Crisis Causing Cities To Cut Services

As a result of an increasing squeeze on municipal budgets, many cities and towns are cutting staff and services and are increasing fees, according to survey of 328 cities by the National League of Cities.

December 3, 2003 - National League Of Cities

A Solution For Segway's Slowdown

Neal Peirce suggests that Segway folks could collaborate with bicyle advocates to push for urban and rural pathways.

December 3, 2003 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Urban Sprawl Advances On American Military

The American military finds itself surrounded at home by urban sprawl.

December 3, 2003 - Reuters

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