United States
Whose Owns These Rights Of Way?
Environmentalists worry that some states -- like Utah -- will claim thousands of 'roads' through sensitive Federal lands.
Science Still Uncertain About Global Warming
Former Secretary of Energy James Schlesinger argues that the science about climate change is not yet "settled."
'Alarming' Number Of Nation's Highway Bridges Are Deficient
Continued efforts must be made to renovate and replace the "alarming" number of US highway bridges that are deficient.
When Boomers Retire...
Baby Boomers' retirement expectations are redefining an industry.
Pasadena's Queen Of Historic Preservation
Claire Bogaard has successfully led the preservation movement in Pasadena, CA, for three decades.
A World Model For Urban Living
Vancouver, the city awarded the 2010 Winter Olympics, is a world model for urban design and quality of life. it is envied for its ability to develop attractive high-density downtown residential neighborhoods.
A Portrait Of America's First Tier Suburbs
Suburbs continue to dominate the United States' economic, social, and political landscape, writes Bruce Katz.
Unprecedented Global Warming Alert Issued
A respected UN organization issued an unprecedented warning.
Passenger Rail And September 11th
Is the threat of terrorism a good reason for pouring resources into our nation's passenger rail system?
'Censored' EPA Report: What Really Happened
Iain Murray says the White House was justified in editing parts of an EPA report because the global warming studies were "discredited" and "junk science."
A New Trend: Car Clubs
Forget leisurely golfing on the back nine: New "car country clubs" are about testosterone, octane, and speed.
The Business Of CDCs
While CDCs are focused on trying to revitalize neighborhoods, what makes them tick behind the scenes?
Dreams Of Houses
INTBAU's features it's latest essay, "Dreams of Houses" by Scottish historian Roger Emmerson.
New Brownfields Rules
The U.S. EPA and 25 interest groups have been meeting to devise new brownfields rules to encourage redevelopment of tainted sites.
Can The Arts Energize A City?
Many cities are building architecturally compelling museums and performing arts centers to attract national attention.
Urban Surveillance System Could Track Vehicles In A City
The Pentagon is developing an urban surveillance system that is capable of tracking every vehicle in a city.
National Parks In A State Of Crisis
National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today challenged the Bush administration to cease its damaging national park policies and show leadership to protect America's treasures.
City Journal's Attack On ACORN
A recent attack from the Right prompts an appreciation of the venerable grassroots organization, ACORN.
Democrats Make Environmental Debate 'User-friendly'
Democratic presidential candidates are expanding the environmental debate to include social justice, national security and morality.
Urban BioWarfare Facilities Make Neighbors Nervous
Most experts agree that the level 4 facilities would probably be pretty safe, since they are made of numerous isolation chambers that researchers would enter in moon-style protective gear. Whether they are suitable for urban areas is a matt
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Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)