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Bending The Future Of Architecture

An unlikely collaboration between an architecture professor and a Brooklyn metalworking shop has the potential to change the shape of architecture.

May 29 - MetropolisMag.com

Transit-Oriented Development Study: Factors For Success

A California TOD study examines state-of-the-practice of transit-oriented development (TOD) in California and across the United States.

May 29 - California Department Of Transportation

'The Next Big Thing In Transportation'

Why hasn't Personal Rapid Transit technology not yet found it's natural market?

May 29 - Citistates Group

Massachusetts' Poor Quality Of Life?

One in four Massachusetts residents report that they would move if they could.

May 29 - The Boston Globe

Can London's Bold Traffic Solution Work In The U.S.?

Neal Peirce reviews London's daring "congestion pricing" plan and wonders if such a solution will work in the U.S.

May 29 - The Washington Post Writers Group


Central Park Reshaped A City's Mindset

After 150 years, Central Park continues to draw visitors and inspire the development of urban parks nationwide.

May 29 - The Christian Science Monitor

Environment And Politics: Lobbying For Change

How non-profits can lobby for environmental causes and make a difference in the next election.

May 29 - E-The Environmental Magazine


Fundamental Shifts In Environmental Policy

Environmentalists are aghast at recent changes in national environmental policy.

May 29 - USA Today

Healthy Civic Infrastructure Fosters Community Development

A new study by William Bogart examines the link between communitydevelopment organizations and thevitality of community development itself.

May 28 - The Brookings Institution

Does Hunting Help Wildlife Conservation?

Farmers who manage their land for hunting help wildlife conservation in Central England according to a new study.

May 28 - National Geographic

Best U.S. Beaches

Hawaii's Kaanapali Beach topped this year's list of America's Best Beaches.

May 28 - Yahoo! Newswire

The Next 100 Years Without Sprawl

A bi-national plan envisions a sprawl-free future for the San Diego-Tijuana region.

May 28 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Can Aerial Drones Unsnarl Traffic?

Pilotless planes like those used by the U.S. military will be tested in Ohio to battle traffic jams.

May 28 - The Cincinnati Enquirer

Trees Or Jobs: Choose One

An industrial project could create up to 7,000 jobs but there's a catch. It involves cutting down 1,400 oak trees.

May 28 - The Los Angeles Times

Newhall Ranch Approved: Model Planned Community Or Sprawl?

The largest residential development project in Los Angeles County's history is approved.

May 28 - The Los Angeles Times

UK's Most Creative City

Ethnic diversity, gay-friendliness, a rich architectural heritage, and a large and thriving student population with three universities ranks this city as U.K.'s most bohemian.

May 28 - The Guardian Unlimited

Radical Environmental Group ELF Burns Houses

The radical environmentalist group, Environmental Liberation Front, burned two houses near Ann Arbor. 'ELF, no sprawl' was spray-painted on a neighboring house.

May 28 - Associated Press

Transit-Oriented Development: Density, Design, and Diversity

What planners can do to ensure that transit-oriented development works as advertized.

May 28 - American Planning Association

Latino Immigrants' Influence On Southern States

Police and others are learning Spanish to accommodate the growing population from Mexico and Central America.

May 27 - The Los Angeles Times

Horizon West: A Model Community Or Suburban Sprawl?

Horizon West's innovation design is supposed to weave in the benefits of traditional downtown neighborhoods but critics say it is just sprawl under a different label.

May 27 - The Orlando Sentinel

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