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Jane Jacobs: Unlabeled Anti-Planner

A critique of Jane Jacobs' insights on the economic nature of communities and on central planning.

June 23 - Ludwig Von Mises Institute

Milwaukee Mayor Norquist To Be New CNU Director

Milwaukee Mayor John O. Norquist will become president and chief executive officer of the Congress for The New Urbanism.

June 23 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sprawl Increases Dangerous Alligator Encounters

As urban sprawl intrudes into protected wildlife habitat, dangerous encounters with alligators are on the rise.

June 23 - Sun-Sentinel

The Surprising Truth About Pre-Columbus North America

A growing number of anthropologists now believe that North American prior to Columbus' arrival was dotted with impressive cities and towns.

June 23 - The Atlantic Monthly

The Growing Advantanges Of Brownfield Development

Developers are finding that with economic incentives, brownfield sites in highly desirable urban infill areas are cheaper than comparable non-polluted properties.

June 22 - National Real Estate Investor


Personal Cars And China

A TRB report outlines strategies for developing a Chinese national car.

June 22 - Transportation Research Board

Baltimore's Visionary Transit Plan

Baltimore has a visionary plan for its transit future -- but apparently not the political will.

June 22 - Sun Spot


Cloning Champion Trees

Nearly 5000 years old, the world's oldest tree has produced offspring. A project aims to clone the nation's biggest trees for cities.

June 22 - The Washington Post

Protecting Canada's Rivers

Canada's first official Rivers Day highlights the threats faced by Canada's river systems.

June 22 - National Geographic

The Walkers' Movement

Is a backlash to our auto-centric society underway? Will a 'walkers' revolt' gain national momentum -- or be driven away?

June 21 - The Register-Guard

Smart City Radio Covers Memphis Manifesto Summit

The Smart City Radio show covers the Memphis Manifesto Summit that brought together 100 creative professionals a

June 21 - Smart City

ASLA Elects New President

American Society of Landscape Architects Elects President-Elect, Three Vice Presidents

June 21 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

As-of-Right Development: Invitation To Abuse?

Tom Angotti asks whether As-of-Right development is an invitation to ethical breaches.

June 21 - The Gotham Gazette

Western-Style Moscow Makeovers

Discarding the drabness of the Soviet era, Muscovites redocorate homes with Western-style individuality.

June 21 - The Washington Post

Selling The New Urbanism

The new urbanism has long been marked by confident assertions and bold rhetoric -- hyperbole or hype?

June 20 - The Town Paper

Study Urges County To Fight Sprawl

A study by the Greenbelt Alliance urges Contra Costa County, CA, to fight sprawl.

June 20 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

A Skeptic's Guide To Public Policy

Two veteran reporters publish a list of the '10 main ways that the government spins the public,' and offer their guide to interpreting the spin.

June 20 - Orange County Register

New Radiant Architecture By Richard Meier

Architec Richard Meier adds two glass towers with loft-like apartments to the West Village.

June 20 - The New York Times

For Relief, Try Taking HOT Lanes

Reason Director of Transportation Bob Poole presents his plan to tackle congestion through a seamless network of high occupancy toll lanes.

June 20 - Reason Public Policy Institute

How To Fight Sprawl And Encourage Smart Growth

An analysis of sprawl in Contra Costa County, CA, and opportunities for smart growth.

June 20 - Greenbelt Alliance

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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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Planning for Universal Design

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