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New Philadelphia-Reading Railroad Could Save Centers
The Schuylkill Valley Metro could create the conditions necessary to reviving older cities and towns along the river between Philadelphia and Reading.
Dividing The Nation's Second-Largest City
What will be the impact of the sucession of the San Fernando valley from Los Angeles?
Gated Communities: The Big Bluff
Communities turning to gates and guard shacks, to keep out the public. Increasingly, however, the security measures are fake.
Developers Find That Sky Does Have Limits
Developers' plans for Orlando's skyline have been "put on hold."
Wal-Mart: The Biggest Landlord In The World?
Wal-Mart's aspiration is not to become the next "fashionista", but the next biggest landlord in the world...
County Promotes Neotraditional Neighborhood Projects
Target Store would be included in proposed neotraditional development.
Who is America's First Architect?
Preservation groups launch an effort to increase the awareness of the work and influence of architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
Stadium Or Death Star?
Downtown Los Angeles needs housing and culture -- not another massive edifice, writes urban critic William Fulton.
WTC Future Becomes Clearer
Seven acres may be including "footprints" of the towers may become a memorial site.
Seattle's Transit Troubles
What you don't know about the Seattle bus system might cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Even billions.
Big-Box Stores Come Back To The City
With the suburbs saturated with "big boxes," retails stores are moving back into the city.
The Brand New Sixth Largest U.S. City
If the San Fernando seceeds from Los Angeles, it will become the nation's sixth largest city, and it has its own unique urban flavor.
When You Can't Win, Get What You Can
As it becomes more likely that Nevada's Yucca Mountain will become the new national nuclear waste dump, planning turns practical.
Mansions Vs. Affordable Housing
How does a Boston town nicknamed "Deluxebury" where the average home sells for just under $1 million, build affordable housing?
Columbia, Maryland's Thriving Urban Core
Columbia, Maryland has turned a dying downtown into a thriving urban core.
Mayors Seeking Housing Help From Washington
A housing plan by the nation's mayors proposes a new tax credit for low income home buyers.
Making Big Plans For After The Big Dig
What should go on the 25 acres of new open land atop Boston's depressed Central Artery is anybody's guess.
Team Selected To Redsign WTC Site
Chosen from 15 applicants representing more than 90 companies, the new team will be responsible for developing urban design plans for the WTC site.
Quenching Atlanta's Thirst
As the city continues to grow, questions about water supply have entered the consciousness of local officials.
A Rare Call For Stronger Cities
Former Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard has proposed an innovative, city-oriented 50-point urban agenda for the state.
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