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'The Urban Justifying Encroachments Theory'
An Indian politician supports the special interest group with the biggest influence on Mumbai street life -- hawkers.
Remediating Cell Phones
New cell phone laws are raising concerns over potential environmental hazards.
A Modernist City, Frozen In Time
A treasure of early 20th century rationalist design lies in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea.
Prices And Location
Do government housing projects undermine economic development efforts?
Endangered Species Act Leads To Disaster
Fifteen years of the Endangered Species Act has caused a species disaster in California's fires.
Traffic Taking Its Toll
Charging drivers to enter downtown London has significantly reduced traffic congestion, and the system may be expanded.
Sensationalist 'Lara Croft' Architecture Damages Cities
Deyan Sudjic laments the popularity of "icon" architecture such as the works for Frank Gehry and Santiago Calatrava but suggests that the style is about to fade away.
The Backlash Against Smart Growth
Writing in Innovation Briefs, Ken Orski charges that the Smart Growth forces -- long basking in uncritical acclaim -- now find themselves on the defensive.
9/11 And The Economic Prospects Of Major U.S. Cities
An academic article examines the likely longer-term urban impacts of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Cobblestone: Charming . . . and Dangerous
Drivers say cobblestone intersections are slippery and dangerous but New York State Dept. of Transportation says they are aesthetic enhancements that serve as a "traffic calming method."
Make Room For Different Tastes
If you're in the business of designing environments people will pay money to live in, you can't design your idea of utopia and force everyone to conform to it, writes Virginia Postrel.
The More Sprawl, The Shorter The Average Commute
An academic journal article examines U.S. commuting data between 1985 To 1997.
The Cost Of Driving: 4 Tons Of Nature Per Mile
Readers discuss a recent study by University of Utah that found that the amount of gasoline needed by a reasonably efficient car to travel a single mile comes from 4 tons of prehistoric plant material.
The Future Of Oil
The Economist predicts the end of the age of oil is within sight.
How America Is Ravaging The Planet
In a major investigation, Matthew Engel reports on how the Bush administration is ignoring all attempts to curb serious environmental damage to the nation and the planet.
Is Your Town Funky?
A list of the world's top design hot spots.
U.S. Metro Air Quality Not Improving
EPA reports that despite nationwide efforts there have been no overall air quality gains in the last decade.
The World's Greatest Living Architect
Jay Merrick reviews the life and work of the "world's greatest living architect."
Anti-Smart Growth Group Debunks Transit 'Myths'
A group that considers Smart Growth as one of the "greatest threat to American mobility, affordable housing, and freedom," calls rail transit "a costly and foolish investment."
The War On Sprawl
It is time to face sprawl politics and the sprawl lobby, writes Joel Hirschhorn.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
