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A Suburban Painted Pink Forest
Protesting a new development in the suburbs of St. Paul, MN the "Pinkville Three" have started an urban fuchsia forst.
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Modernism: A Step Towards Enlightenment?
The events of September 11th have served as a vehicle to attack skyscrapers, urbanism and development in general. Yet, does 9/11 really change anything about planning?
Should You Use Building Commissioning?
As buildings become more technologically complex, commissioning has become a popular tool for a building owner to verify that everything works.
Comparing Erosion And Politics
A columnist for Grist Magazine compares the effects of erosion to modern politics.
Minorities: The New Majority
New political issues surface in cities where Latinos are the largest ethnic group.
Conservation Grazing
A unique conservation deal for 3,000 acres in San Mateo County, CA will result in an experiment in "conservation grazing."
Majority Of Wetlands Replacements Fail
A study by the Washington State Department of Ecology concludes that 13% of replacement wetlands fully succeed.
Amtrak Is Irreversibly Flawed
The Amtrak Reform Council reports to Congress that Amtrak is irreversibly flawed and should be broken up.
Water Problems Halt Development In City
A water shortage in Frederick, Md. has halted new development as city officials search for alternate water sources.
Portugal Creates Europe's Largest Artificial Lake
Portugal creates Europe's largest dam and artificial lake. The project will flood habitat of rare species, drown Stone Age art, and provide water to the country's dry and poor mainland region.
Technology Helps Communities Understand Sprawl
GIS, aerial photography, and infrared imags help communities understand sprawl and plan growth.
Oil Drilling Allowed Near Utah National Parks
The Bush administration allows oil drilling near two popular Utah national parks. Officials say impact is minimal but scientists say recovery could take decades.
Mixed-Use, Landmark Status For Chicago's Union Station
The Chicago Landmarks Commission will recommend to the City Council that Union Station be named a city landmark. The commission also gave its blessing to a plan to add 18 stories to the existing 8-story structure.
San Diego's Sewage Problems
The City of San Diego, CA is criticized for failing to address chronic sewage spills.
Florida's Brownfields Program Is Ineffective
State auditors report claims that of the 67,000 acres of brownfields in Florida, only 15 acres have been cleaned up.
Designing Housing To Meet A Demographic Challenge
National Association of Home Builders organizes a competition for designing senior-friendly housing.
The Future Of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin
Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture makes extreme demands of its students. Does it provide serious architecture education?
Amtrak Reform Council To Unveil Plan
The Amtrak Reform Council is expected to announce a plan to transform Amtrak.
Colorado: The Roads Toll For Thee
Under a new bill proposed by Gov. Bill Owens, drivers may see tolls on road they now drive for free.
Eco-tourism Has Its Own Costs
The Canadian coastal village of Tofino has turned to eco-tourism to save the village. But there are severe impacts as well.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
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Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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