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Mass. Seeks To Develop Abandoned State Properties

Gov. Romney may tread where local authorities have historically held sway

April 24 - The Boston Globe

The Nation's Newest And Largest Park

A former military base in southern California is being turned into one of nation's largest municipal parks.

April 24 - The Christian Science Monitor

Ten Worst Cities And States For Pedestrians

A major research study by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks the states and cities with the highest pedestrian fatality rates.

April 24 - U.S. Department Of Transportation

HOV Slug Lines

'Slug lines' are checkpoints where drivers pick up enough passengers to legally make use of carpool lanes. There's even slug etiquette.

April 24 - Tech Central Station

The 'Mythical' World Of Transit-oriented Development

A detailed report examines the Orenco/231st TODs outside of Portland and suggests that policy makers should lower their expectations of what TOD can deliver.

April 24 - Cascade Policy Institute


The Nation's Most Dangerous Cities For Pedestrians

Fort Lauderdale and Miami streets are the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrian, a new study reports.

April 24 - Sun-Sentinel

Fixing San Francisco's United Nations Plaza

A famed planner calls San Francisco's plan to redesign United Nations Plaza no answer to drunks and homeless.

April 23 - The San Francisco Chronicle


Earth Day Green Quiz

How well-informed are you about environmental issues? Test your knowledge with this green quiz from the Economist.

April 23 - The Economist

Historic Preservation And The NFL

A $500 million plan to redesign and preserve the 81-year old Pasdena Rose Bowl is part of attempt to lure an NFL franchise to Los Angeles.

April 23 - The Los Angeles Times

Environmental Crisis In Iraq

Protecting the environment in Iraq more than a luxury; it is vital for the country infrastructure.

April 23 - National Public Radio

Segway Begins Community Study In Celebration

Segway is undertaking a 100-participant study in Celebration, Florida.

April 23 - Segway

Searching For 'Sensible Sprawl'

A coalition of environmental groups advocates the establishment of a state-level Office of Smart Growth in Michigan.

April 23 - The Detroit Free Press

Suburban Design Is Bad For Your Health

The design of neighborhoods is to blame for resulting epidemic of obesity in America.

April 23 - USA Today

The Rowhouse Vs.The Detached Home

Under-appreciated and maligned, the attached rowhouse offers great advantages over the detached single-family house.

April 23 - The Washington Post

The Phenomenon Of Residential Density

Julie Campoli and Alex MacLean have developed a catalog of more than 300 aerial photographs that illustrate a wide range of density neighborhoods around the country.

April 23 - Land Lines, Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy

Major Proposal For Buffalo's Waterfront Brownfields

Huge domed amusement park proposed on Buffalo Outer Harbor.

April 23 - The Buffalo News

Environmental Concerns On The Decline

Over the last year, American became less likely to favor aggressive action to correct environmental problems.

April 22 - The Gallup Organization

Cutting-Edge Parking Garages

At the Grove, electronic display boards tell how many spaces are open, two SUVs can use ramps side-by-side and angled parking is extra wide.

April 22 - The Los Angeles Times

Pedestrian Deaths Are Dropping

Nearly one in five pedestrians killed in traffic accidents is the victim of a hit-and-run crash.

April 22 - FOX News

WTC Rebuilding Planner Resigns

The director of planning at the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, Alexander Garvin, has resigned.

April 22 - The New York Times

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