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Massachusetts' New Planning Czar
Douglas Foy could revolutionize Massachusetts policies on planning and development.
Demand For Trees Vs. Cost
Many want a house surrounded by greenery, but saving trees can add up.
Dozens Of Miami Schools Accepted With Flaws
Dozens of schools were accepted with flaws, risks; The school district paid millions to the contractors and architects who turned in shoddy work.
How To Make Sprawl Worse
Some anti-sprawl measures result in unintended consequences such as "Gucci Sprawl."
Journey-to-work Census Data Questioned
If Census conclusions about Southern California and New York data are wrong, what other conculsions might be incorrect?
The Trouble With Infill
Infill development sounds great in theory, but frequently faces opposition.
London's Big Gamble
PLANetizen presents eyewitness reports from Central London on the city's new and controversial congestion pricing scheme.
Tearing Down Community Opposition To Teardowns
Builder donates profits on teardown project to homeless charity.
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London's Big Gamble
How is Central London faring under its new and controversial congestion pricing scheme?
AAA Survey Reports Surprising Results
AAA Arizona members who responded to the survey and rely almost exclusively on automobiles for daily transportation needs would opt to spend more money on public transit than new roads, according to the survey results.
The New Center Of Los Angeles -- The Grove
The Grove has taken jaded Los Angeles by storm. Is this the future of shopping malls?
Decentralizing Big Universities
Many universities are trying to counteract impersonal campuses through the establishment of decentralized residential colleges.
American Institute Of Architecture Students
Zach Borders offers an update on the student's FORUM 2003 conference in Chicago, which drew 1,300 architecture students, educators and professionals.
A New Era For Affordable Housing
Competition for tax credits and incentives are turning yesterday's gray, boxy apartment into eye-catching mixed-use facilities.
On The Job In NY With Julie Menin
Julie Menin is president of Wall Street Rising -- their newest project is a downtown information center.
Mr. And Mrs. Ground Zero
'The Libeskinds' -- The winning architect brings his wife along. Or does she bring him along? Introducing Daniel and Nina Libeskind.
Small Towns Confront An Urban Problem
Homelessness is on the rise in America's rural areas.
Profile Of A New Town
An award-winning urban village is climbing the hills of Issaquah, WA.
Bullet Train Dispute Turns Ugly
The millionaire supporter of Florida's bullet train clashes with Governor Jeb Bush
Virginia Beach's Green Line
Virginia Beach has relied on a strong municipally enforced boundary to stop sprawl. But pressure is mounting to open the 'green line.'
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
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