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Houston Regains 'Smoggiest City' Title

Houston has regained the title of the 'Smoggiest City'in nation pulling ahead of Los Angeles.

September 7, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

When Will E-Government Be Real?

Forrester Research argues that early e-gov efforts have fallen short of private-sector accomplishments.

September 7, 2000 - Government Technology

Mobile Phones Redefine Cities

An NYU study says urban areas should not be characterized by physical structures, but by the virtual space created by the information network.

September 7, 2000 - Wired

ADA Leaves Its Mark

Ten years after it was adopted the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) has left its mark on the nation's buildings.

September 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

HUD Rental Assistance for 60,000 Families

Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded rental assistance vouchers that will help 60,000 very low-income families live in housing they otherwise could not afford.

September 5, 2000 - HUD News

Incredible Tale of the Traveling Trash

The incredible story of incinerated trash ash loaded on a ship in Philadelphia for disposal in 1986, only to return to Florida for disposal after traveling the world for 14 years.

September 5, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

HUD Funds Available For Mortgage Study

HUD announced availability of funds to support several studies related to the mortgage purchases of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

September 5, 2000 - HUD News

Environmentally-Friendly Golf

Golf course developers are shooting for higher environmental standards.

September 4, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Seeing The Forests For Their Green

A Sierra Club Report disproves the myth that rural communities need to chop down National Forests in order to enjoy a healthy economy.

September 4, 2000 - Sierra Club

Real Estate: Don't Fear The Web

The real estate industry, which has long-feared the growth of the Internet, is actually benefiting from the growth of the Web.

September 4, 2000 - Inman News

Natural Resource Year in Review

National Park Service report summarizes significant issues and trends in parks.

September 4, 2000 - National Park Service

America's Fear Of Emptiness

The fear of emptiness is the major factor now shaping attitudes toward public spaces, urban centers and even suburban sprawl.

September 3, 2000 - The New York Times

Controlling Mountain Resort Growth

Mountain resort communities need effective growth management techniques to help control the negative aspects of expansion.

September 3, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Gaia's Grand Old Man

James Lovelock, author of the "Gaia Hypothesis," discusses deforestation, global warning, and the environmental movement.

September 2, 2000 - Salon

Most Livable Cities

Mountains, lakes and balmy weather are nice. But what makes a city truly livable nowadays is strong leadership and regional planning.

September 1, 2000 - USA Today

Analysis: Many Tribes Lost Casino Gamble

Analysis of federal data indicates that explosion of Native American gambling revenues in the 1990s has not benefitted most tribes with casinos.

September 1, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Creative Funding For Resorts

Despite flush economic times, developers are often forced to find creative ways to fund upscale resorts.

September 1, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

HUD Grant to Revitalize Neighborhoods Near Campuses

Department of Housing and Urban Development announces a $7.5 million award to colleges and universities to revitalize neighborhoods near their campuses.

September 1, 2000 - Salon

The Dirty Secret Over US Parks

The growing problem of dirty air over national parks is disappointing tourists and keeping some away.

August 31, 2000 - USA Today

Exploring the Unmaterial World

Will the Internet make architecture irrelevant? How does the global economy affect large-scale projects? What is junkspace? Wired Magazine talks to the world-famous architect Rem Koolhaas.

August 31, 2000 - Wired

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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Planning for Universal Design

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