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Street-level bureaucracy and dog poop
Just work with me on this. It has a point at the end.<br /> <br /> Earlier this week, my dad -- former lefty activist, retired Los Angeles Unified School District technocrat -- sent me the following e-mail:<br /> <blockquote>When I take Tucker [his English Setter] for a walk along the dirt path next to the country club, and back down the other side of the street, I see that folks leave their dog poop on the ground. I made a couple of suggestions to the Tarzana Homeowners Assoc. and, now, have been invited to make a Dog Poop Presentation to the executive board of said organization.<br /> <br /> I mention this to make you aware of what could happen to you when you get old. I've gone from saving the world, to saving LAUSD to saving a few blocks from poop. I know that all politics are local, but this is ridiculous.</blockquote>
Fighting For Sustainable Development
Profile of Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai who was recognized for her "holistic" approach to sustainable development.
Friday Funny: Dilbert's Ultimate House
The creator of the cartoon Dilbert throws away all conventional notions about houses to design his "ultimate house."
The Sprawl-Health Connection
Many local communities are looking at ways they can modify land use policies that will actually encourage people to be more physically active.
Planner's Network 'Student Disorientation Guide'
Planners Network publishes a free "How-to manual for a progressive planning education".
Gore: Bush Is Worst-Ever President For Environment
Former vice president Al Gore criticizes the Bush administration's environmental record.
The Suburbanization Of Resort Communities
As demand for housing in resort communities explodes, growth spills over into neighboring private lands.
Ecologist Wins Nobel Peace Prize
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European SUV Backlash Spreads
Politicians around Europe are discovering the popularity of anti-SUV measures.
400-acre Infill Site Now In Hands Of Production Builders
Will the new urbanist plan come to fruition?
Simulator Predicts 15 Of 16 Earthquakes
NASA's QuakeSim project has successfully predicted 15 out of 16 of California's earthquakes with magnitude greater than 5.
If You Zone It, Will They Come?
Jane Galt responds to criticism of her comments about smart growth.
Who Should Pay For California's Water?
Congress approves reauthorization of the $395 million CalFed Bay-Delta Program, a major battle in California's legendary water wars.
Public Transit Ridership Increases In Canada
Canadian Urban Transit Association reports record public transit usage numbers.
Gas Prices And Transit Ridership Unrelated
Ridership on mass transit systems across the U.S. seem to be slipping, despite significantly higher gas prices.
Minnesotans Support Expanding Public Transit
Poll finds support for expanding the public transportation system.
Will Energy Bill Fund World's Biggest Mall?
A three-part series in the Boston Globe demonstrates how the energy bill is a prime example of legislative process run amok.
Making Downtown Safer For Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Fort Lauderdale puts forth sweeping changes to transportation plan in order to change anti-pedestrian image.
Danger Of A Population Implosion
Concerned about projected population decline, some nations are encouraging citizens to have more children.
Will Higher Gas Taxes Save Mass Transit?
Pennsylvania considers increasing state gasoline tax to subsidize transit.
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