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Hidden Modernism In The World Of Audit

In today's environment, every judgement that affects anyone must be backed up with expert advice: the audit.

August 6, 2002 - INTBAU

Top Housing Markets

Nationwide home prices have risen an average 8%, but 10 markets have seen increases up to 25%.

August 6, 2002 - CNN

Do We Value Gas Over Water?

U.S. consumers, unlike their global counterparts, pay more on average for water than gasoline.

August 6, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

America's Favorite Hometown Businesses

Well known writers discuss their favorite "Main Street USA" businesses -- what makes America's old main streets unique.

August 5, 2002 - Inc. Magazine

Protecting The Disappearing Commons

David Bollier explains the concept of "commons" and reviews the impact of"marketization of large swaths" of shared assets in the U.S, on natural resources, property rights, biotechnology, and the Internet.

August 5, 2002 - Boston Review

NIMBYism Hampers Smart Growth

Builders interested in developing "in-fill" housing meet resistance.

August 5, 2002 - The Washington Post

Housing Prices: Winners, Wealth, And The Subsidy Game

There's more to skyrocketing housing prices than basic supply and demand: Winners, wealth and subsidies.

August 5, 2002 - Planetizen

Poll: Majority Of Americans Support Amtrak

Survey results show a majority of Americans strongly support Amtrak.

August 5, 2002 - The Washington Post

Comment On Surface Transit Programs Online

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta invites Americans to comment on future surface transportation programs.

August 4, 2002 - Yahoo! Newswire

Grants To Revamp Neighborhoods

HUD makes $492.5 million available for revitalization projects; new guidelines to cap each grant.

August 3, 2002 - Inman News

Human-Scale Shopping Still Elusive In The Suburbs

Shopping centers are being abandoned so quickly by retailers that residents of nearby neighborhoods are growing alarmed.

August 3, 2002 - Urban Land Institute

Holding The Line: Urban Containment In The United States

This paper summarizes the use and impact of three major types of urban containment policies -- urban growth boundaries, greenbelts, and urban service areas.

August 3, 2002 - The Brookings Institution

'Pay-as-you-throw' Waste Management

A new solid-waste collection system is called "pay as you throw" which charges customers by the amount of trash they dispose of.

August 2, 2002 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Planning For Transit That Protects Air Quality

The Federal government could help communities better plan for transportationthat protects air quality.

August 2, 2002 - U.S. General Accounting Office

Megachurches, Sprawl, And Smart Growth

A new law review article calls for the need to incorporate megachurches into smart growth planning.

August 2, 2002 - St. Louis Public Law Review

Report: Smart Growth In Greater Seattle-Tacoma

Northwest Environment Watch, a Seattle-based non-profit research group has released a report title "Sprawl and Smart Growth in greater Seattle-Tacoma."

August 2, 2002 - Northwest Environment Watch

The Changing Shape Of Churches

Newer churches in Canadan are larger and less ornate and adopt a "participatory method" of church design.

August 2, 2002 - The National Post

Death By Suburbs

Public health experts have uncovered a more pernicious threat to Americans' health and safety -- the suburbs.

August 1, 2002 - Reason Public Policy Institute

The Many Shades Of 'White'

Recent immigrants from diverse backgrounds are choosing a 'white' identity and expanding what it means to be 'white in America.

August 1, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

Transportation Achievements And Fiascoes

The Sierra Club's new report features 49 local projects across the country that reduce or encourage traffic, pollution & sprawl.

August 1, 2002 - Sierra Club

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.