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Bribery and Under-the-table Land Deals
The FBI is now investigating allegations that Southwest Housing Development Co. bribed Dallas building officials.
Mass Transit, Mass Spending
Central Florida voters are skeptical of the increasing costs of commuter rail.
Supreme Court Rules Against Limits on Eminent Domain
In a narrow decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that cities may seize homes for any development purpose.
New Urbanism Realized In Atlanta
A multi-millionaire is developing what some call the first true smart growth neighborhood in the city.
New Casino Proposed For Montreal
New casino promises 6,450 new jobs but residents fear social problems.
Empowering Citizens In Community Planning
A new guide, 'Choosing Our Community's Future' offers advice to citizens on how to plan better and 'tame' big box retailers.
The Next Big Dig?
A Houston transportation engineer envisions an ambitious plan for ten miles of underground highway.
British Prisons To Get Design Advice From Prisoners
Rideout, a British rehabilitation coalition, is sponsoring a series of workshops between architects and prisoners to design new prisons.
Living In Wildfire-Prone Areas
The American Planning Association publishes a report that offers advice for developing high-risk areas.
President Bush Cool On Topic of Global Warming
While other countries and private companies are pushing for action, President Bush is advocating more research -- a move some are calling outdated.
Mexico City's Metrobus
This week, 90 low-pollution Metrobuses began rolling down a dedicated lane in the congested capital.
Subdivisions Sprawl Into Idaho Farmlands
How agriculture is changing in Idaho's Treasure Valley region where farms are giving way to new surburban development.
East Coast Rediscovering Urban Waterfronts
From Pittsburgh to New York to Boston, former summer beach retreats are now being redeveloped as year-round living to satisfy the demands of the housing market.
A Response To 2005 Rail Disasters
Todd Litman of VTPI publishes an initial response to the 2005 Rail Disasters report, and finds the rating system flawed.
Rail Disasters 2005
Transit critic Rand O'Toole updates his 2004 Rail Disasters report to include impacts on transit ridership.
Supreme Court OKs Eminent Domain For Economic Development
U.S. Supreme Court rules that local governments may seize homes and businesses for private economic development.
The Global Housing Boom
Never before have housing prices risen so fast, for so long, in so many countries, according to new research by the Economist.
City Parks: Gone To The Dogs?
There are over 700 dog parks in the nation -- public open spaces where unleashed canines are allowed -- and the trend is growing.
Public Transit Overhaul At Heart Of Mexico City's Reform
An ambitious new bus rapid-transit system hits the road in Mexico City.
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City-Wide PRT
Just an added note on personal rapid transit. Some years ago, Bruno Latour wrote "Aramis" which documents the French government's attempt to create a PRT system for Paris (later killed by the government itself). Written as a cross between a socialogical study and a mystery novel, its worth a look for those interested in the subject.
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