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E-Government And Planning Profiles
From time to time, a new technology emerges that truly empowers citizens. In the case of urban planning, it is a new tool called Neighborhood Knowledge California (NKCA).
Buffalo Commons, East?
A new film from director Richard Linklater offers a daring vision for the World Trade Center memorial: A 16-acre park full of free-roaming bison.
The State Of Afghanistan's Environment
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reports on the state of Afghanistan's environment and cities.
The Favored WTC Design: A New Horror?
New York Post real estate columnist Steve Cuozzo offers a scathing and gutsy indictment of the the 'Libeskind Express' proposal for the World Trade Center.
Walk Through Ancient Rome
UCLA creates a 3-D virtual model of ancient Rome.
Stapleton: Is This New Urbanism?
Quebec Square at the former Stapleton airport is a high-profile new urbanist project that some critics say ignores new urbanist principles.
What Makes People Care About The Environment?
Why do some people care about environment? NPR host Tavis Smiley talks to John Quigley, the activist who tried to save an ancient oak, and actress Rene Russo about the environment.
The Nation's Largest Growth Visioning Effort
Southern California kicks-off an innovative two year effort in growth visioning -- the nation's largest effort to date.
A Modern Mass Transit System
A state-of-the-art mass transit system is being constructed in one of the most densely populated places on earth.
The Future Of California's Coastal Commission
A Constitutional defect raises other questions about California's Coastal Commission.
Hybrids Popularity Increases
Carmakers are responding to the growing popularity of hybrid vehicles.
Property Rights Politics In Nevada County, CA
Pretty Place, ugly politics: Nevada County is home to some of the ugliest political discourse imaginable, pitting Smart Growth proponents against a well-funded growth lobby.
President Bush's 2003 State Of The Union Speech
Following is the text of President Bush's State of the Union address as delivered Tuesday, January 28, 2003.
The Fatal Flaw In Open Space Preservation
How long does land preservation really last? Should a dying man's will forever constrain his property?
New 'Desal' Plants Make Growth Easier
New desalination technology is bringing down the cost of converting salty water to freshwater.
How A Community Sacked A Bypass
A bypass demise yields unique transportation partnership.
Affordable Housing: Build More Or Keep What We Have?
In New York City, over 100,000 units of affordable housing developed in the 60's and 70's now get the chance to experiment with privatization.
Bidding War Over Former Marine Base Will Fund A Park
The City of Irvine, CA plans to auction the 4,700 acre former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station to developers, generating funds and land for a park.
How To Ambush The Environment
Critics say the Bush administration has launched an "all-out assault" on the environment.
Cities In The Sky
Are the proposals for the World Trade Center really preview of master plans for our 21st-century cities?
Ada County Highway District
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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.
