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Creating A Walkable Neighborhood In Auto-Centric Houston
Developers and planners working on plans for Midtown are coming up against the city's own car-friendly regulations as they envision a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban village in the center of Houston.
New Study Connects Longevity To Geography
According to a recent study in the online journal PLoS Medicine, longevity varies by ethnicity and location.
New York City Announces Major Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements
New York City officials release a public health report on bicycle safety and announce a major expansion of New York City's bicycle network.
Austin's Newest Downtown District
Terrain.org offers a case study of Austin's new six block Second Street District.
Suburban Developer Endangers Plans For Atlanta Beltline
A week after its glowing profile in the New York Times, Atlanta's Beltline project could now be in jeopardy as a suburban developer threatens to sell his critical piece of the proposed transit corridor.
Multimedia Presentations On 9-11 Memorials Progress
Interactive multimedia presentations review the design and progress of rebuilding at Ground Zero and Flight 93 and Pentagon memorials.
Spanish Beach Resorts Swallowed By Warming
Global warming and rising sea levels are posing a threat to the livelihood of Southern Spain's bustling beach resorts. Some resort owners are already bringing in their own sand to counteract the receding beach space.
Developer Avoids Infrastructure Costs In Nebraska
A large subdivision in Nebraska is generating controversy over a zoning change that allows the developer to avoid paying for road improvements and maintenance. Residents fear this will open the door for other developers to find the same loophole.
Unincorporated Become Incorporated In Florida
Broward County, Florida, will take a large step Friday towards completing its plan to incorporate the county's 60 unincorporated areas by 2010. Only 14,000 people will still live in unincorporated areas, down from over 150,000 10 years ago.
Universities Integrate Design Education, Environmental Practices
A look at six programs in the U.S. that are putting environmental principles to practice in education.
The Poor State Of Planning In Jamaica?
An Op-Ed by the Jamaica Gleaner offers a look into the state of planning in Jamaica.
Big Three U.S. Auto Makers Commit To Fuel Efficiency
Falling gas prices are not deterring Detroit from it's new mission of fuel efficiency. All three domestic auto manufacturers are committed to achieving 30 mpg for mid-sized vehicles, driven largely by consumer demand.
Metro Detroit: Where The Streets Have Interesting Names
With over 23,000 miles of streets and roads and more to come, naming thoroughfares in metro Detroit is fast turning into a creative exercise.
U.S. Embassy In London Refuses To Pay Congestion Charge
London Mayor Ken Livingstone wants the U.S. Embassy in London to pony up $1.6 million in unpaid congestion charging fees.
Are Real Estate Reviews A Good Thing?
Two new web sites, ZipRealty, Inc. and Reply Inc., allow customers to post reviews of homes. Some are meant to be humorous, but some are mean-spirited and misleading. Is this the future of on-line real estate?
So Exactly Who Is Moving Downtown?
South Carolina's capital city, Columbia, is experiencing an unprecedented downtown condo boom. A wide array of people are readily snatching them up, from baby boomers to young professionals.
When Growing Energy Demand And Land Conservation Collide
Fierce battles may arise between regional energy interests providing power to Northern Virginia’s sprawling suburbs and local land conservationists.
New Port, New City
As a new international port sets to open in 2010, a nearby rural area in South Korea is being scouted to be the nation's next major metropolis.
Maryland Sewage Treatment Tax Is Green Light For Developers
A Maryland statewide tax that provides communities with funding to improve sewage treatment facilities has been used as an excuse to increase sprawling development.
New York Times Special Report On Ground Zero Rebuilding
A 24-page special report looks at the "combination of big money, prime real estate, bottomless grief, artistic ego and dreams of legacy" that has left Ground Zero as "a 16-acre, 70-foot-deep hole in the heart of Lower Manhattan."
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
