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A New Concept For College Town Stadium Districts
A new company promises to help universities pay for new sports facilities that include residential, retail and other commercial ventures.
Too Decentralized For Light Rail?
Light rail proponents say Orange County's projected growth will turn the freeways into "crawlways." But is light rail the right solution?
The Five Toughest Florida Beaches To Visit
The public has an absolute legal right to be on the beach in Florida -- but just try telling a beachfront property owner.
Noted Urban Planner Enters City Council Race
Author and urban planning commentator Bill Fulton announces his candidacy for a Ventura City Council seat.
Interview With WTC Architect Daniel Libeskind
Daniel Libeskind discuss his design for the World Trade Center site.
Changing Archaic Zoning Laws
Archaic zoning laws lock cities into unfortunate growth patterns. Governing Magazine examines the case of Chicago and discusses NU and form-based codesas new zoning options.
Heated Sprawl Debate In Detroit
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm's anti-sprawl initiative runs into opposition in Oakland County.
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
'The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit,' Sloan Wilson's 1955 bestseller, is a timely -- and timeless -- suburban story.
Growth Management, Smart Growth, And Affordable Housing
A keynote peech by Anthony Downs on affordable housing and growth management.
Synchronized Lights Make Traffic Worse
Lights synchronized to ease jams might be making matters worse. Rush-hour traffic might flow better if lights were set at random.
Painting A Brighter Economic Future
A town plans to brighten its economic future by painting buildings in bold, attention-grabbing colors.
Suburbia Goes Urban
Irvine, the prototypical Southern California surburb, is finding it's urban soul in a mixed use downtown.
New York City's Summer Of 'Silly Summons'
Is New York City's "ticket blitz" for minor infractions meant to generate income for the financially-strapped city?
Smart Growth: A Solution To America's Weight Problem?
The link between health and sprawl makes 'smart' growth look even smarter.
Detroit Pins Hope On Downtown Complex
Detroit, MI, hopes a new urban park will bring urban vitality and street life to its downtown.
Green Technology: Froth Or Foundation?
Green technology has been promoted as an environmentally responsible and fiscally sound alternative, but do green technologies really make good business sense?
Orange County's Largest Urban Infill Project
Tustin Legacy is the largest reuse of obsolete space and will include townhomes, detached homes and paired homes.
Harvard Land Deal Slammed
Does Harvard's acquisition of the 91 acres on either side of the turnpike gives the university too much power?
Ensuring Architectural Quality In Sprawling Subdivisions
Municipalities are hiring architects to ensure that new development is architecturally interesting and does not look resemble sprawling cookie-cutter subdivisions
Seven Habits Of A Highly Effective Park System
With this report Harnik has expanded data collection to 55 cities and has expanded the measures of park-system quality to include what he calls the 'seven habits of a highly effective park system.'
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Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
