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Reverse Commuting Increasing
Reverse commuting is climbing as former bedroom suburbs transform into major business centers.
A New Monitoring Tool For Public Spaces
An academic journal presents a monitoring tool for the provision of accessible and attractive urban green spaces.
Energy Policy Should Be Re-examined
There are plenty of reasons to re-examine the Bush administration's energy policies.
Daniel Liebeskind On His Ground Zero Vision
The Voice Of America interviews ground zero architect Daniel Liebeskind on his plans for the WTC Center site.
Current Trends In Downtown Revitalization
A review of several downtown revitalization strategies.
Historic Preservation And The Creative Class
Historic preservation of the built environment is an overlooked, but critical component in the rise of a creative class.
Bus Parking Under Ground Zero Memorial
Plan to accomodate bus parking under Ground Zero memorial faces criticism.
NORCs: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
As the population ages, an increasing number of elderly are creating their own retirement communities by simply staying put.
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Rethinking Historic Preservation
Historic preservation of the built environment is an overlooked, but critical component in the 'rise of a creative class'.
Untimely And Unfair Transit Hikes In Boston
The Boston Globe editorializes on increased fares but decreased service on Boston's subway.
Building A Student Village For 6,000
Need a pizza or cell phone? This new student development will have it all -- including a gondola ride to campus.
Milwaukee's Shopping District Transforming
West National Ave. on Milwaukee's south side is undergoing a remarkable multicultural evolution.
The Essential Guide To The Environment
The BBC presents the 'essential guide' to the 21st century, including a series of interviews and reports on the environment.
Central City Vs. Suburb
While most of us have a preference of where we want to live, both can be home to desirable neighborhoods.
Michigan Takes On Sprawl
Land use is a critical issue in Michigan and
A Study Of HUD's Minimum Property Standards
HUD has had a significant influence on the design and construction of much of the nations' housing stock.
Southern California Finds A Better Way To Grow
Can the sprawling Southern California region use regional planning to come up with a plan for the entire region?
Citizens' Movement Opposes Growth
Florida city aspires to be "un-Lauderdale."
Fuel Standards Change Considered To Encourage Larger Cars
Citing safety concerns, the Bush administration is considering modifying fuel economy standards to encourage larger cars
Gas-Guzzling Continues Despite High Gas Prices
The stagnant economy, the Iraq war, and other factors have caused gas prices to rise. But that hasn't deterred drivers.
Ada County Highway District
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
