Observations
Planners step up efforts to improve the nations health and well-being
UK (October 23, 2009) — An HIA is one way in which public health professionals, planners, developers, and environmental scientists can work together to improve health and reduce health inequalities.
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New study shows $56 Billion in hidden health damage from autos
nation (October 20, 2009) — According to the National Research Council (NRC), cars and trucks have "about $56 billion in hidden health costs that are not reflected in the price of oil or electricity."
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Expect delays: an analysis of air travel trends in the United States
nation (October 8, 2009) — Policymakers must focus aviation investments and other infrastructure investments on metropolitan hubs and short-haul corridors, and therefore, strengthening the performance of nation’s major economic centers.
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Obama sets sights on Urban Renewal
Nation (October 7, 2009) — President Obama is placing emphasis on revitalizing US cities with efforts involving coordination of multiple federal agencies to improve schools, housing, and neighborhoods.
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The Other Inconvenient Truth: The crisis in global land use
nation (October 5, 2009) — As the international community focuses on climate change as the great challenge of our era, it is ignoring another looming problem-the global crisis in land use. With agricultural practices already causing massive ecological impact, the world must now find new ways to feed its burgeoning population and launch a "Greener" Revolution.
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Don't sacrifice public health for development
Thailand (October 3, 2009) — Industries in Thailand are forced to stop operations due to adverse health consequences on nearby residents.
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New Climate Tools: a must for planners
nation (October 2, 2009) — Although there are many ways of dealing with climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, planners can address the issue through better land use planning.
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Va. Gives Intercity Rail Service Trial Run
Virginia (October 1, 2009) — Virginia rail project expected to be successful for movement of people throughout the state.
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Feds Subsidizing Parking Six Times as Much as Transit
Nation (September 30, 2009) — Government tax exemption for workers’ parking expenses is far greater than its subsidies for transit use.
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Density, Carbon Emissions, and the Built Environment
Nation (September 30, 2009) — Choices made with regards to street layout continue to affect development and the built environment.
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Montgomery Wants to Know: Will that road make you sick?
Washington DC (September 28, 2009) — Officials in Montgomery County have proposed to required health studies before major roads are approved in order to gauge effects on minors, seniors and other vulnerable populations.
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Urban metabolism
Nation (September 28, 2009) — Researchers from the University of Toronto compared the carbon footprints of 10 major cities throughout the world.
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2050 vision for Valley
Phoenix (September 27, 2009) — In an effort to plan for the projected increase in population in the area by 2050, the Maricopa Association of Governments have proposed a new network of over 400 miles of highways and 320 miles of rail track, doubling the current infrastructure.
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Rethinking Cities: Water and Education
Nation (September 25, 2009) — Various advancements in technologies regarding water and education help improve failing systems.
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Rethinking Cities: Health and Government
Nation (September 25, 2009) — Various changes to healthcare and government technologies can completely alter communications.
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Rethinking Cities: Energy and Traffic
Nation (September 25, 2009) — New technologies are being used to regulate energy and traffic.
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Remaking Suburbia
Memphis (September 24, 2009) — By retrofitting old suburbs with new urban streetscapes, neighborhoods are more walkable, reducing the carbon footprint of residents and workers, and reducing harmful emissions.
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Pavements to Parks
New York (September 22, 2009) — Pavements to Parks changes asphalt "seas" into urban parks.
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Making Suburbia more livable
New York City (September 19, 2009) — Lifelong communities - those focused on walkability and residents of many ages - continue to emerge throughout the United States as the population ages.
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A Comprehensive Plan for High Speed Rail in America
Nation (September 18, 2009) — A report published by America 2050 offers a comprehensive plan for implementing the proposed nationwide high-speed rail (HSR) system.
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Doing a Walking Audit
Nation (September 18, 2009) — The Center for Planning Excellence in Louisiana is hosting a “walking audit” in Baton Rouge, LA, in line with the premise that walkability is becoming an increasingly crucial issue in urban cities.
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High-Speed Rail Routes and the Looming Choice Among "Megaregions"
San Francisco (September 18, 2009) — In response to high-speed rail stimulus funding, America 2050 developed a ranking system on which megaregions should receive funding based on 6 basic criteria.
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Where High-Speed Rail Works Best
New York City (September 17, 2009) — This report examines potential nationwide corridors that would be suitable for the proposed $8 billion high-speed rail stimulus funds.
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Older Citizens Have Much to Offer
Nation (September 16, 2009) — Most senior citizens are “aging in place”, and so it is important to engage them in the planning process of communities. Their value is in their experience and history.
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The Livable Communities Act:
nation (September 15, 2009) — The Livable Communities Act, endorsed by Senator Dodd, is aimed at helping local communities provide for affordable livable places. The Act would promote sustainable development, which ultimately reduces traffic congestion, fuel emissions and preserves green spaces, while providing affordable housing. The Act offers funding for several grant programs that serve its purpose.
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INSIGHT: Sustainability - the Great Divide
nation (September 15, 2009) — Sustainability has become a popular term in everyday culture. However, in order to achieve a sustainable world, there are two extreme paths: nationalize and centralize sustainable policies or individualize and decentralize policies.
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Smart Growth must not ignore Drivers
nation (September 14, 2009) — Despite being a focus of the Obama administration, major transportation spending initiatives have been put on hold, due to concerns over the deficit and the state of the economy.
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Sustainable cities are the solution
England (September 13, 2009) — Countries should focus on creating more sustainable urban centers, rather than idealizing nature.
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Georgia high-speed rail plan lands federal grant
(September 11, 2009) — The US Department of Transportation is funding a high-speed rail study for the corridor between Atlanta and Chattanooga.
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Study: Denser development may cut pollution
(September 9, 2009) — A national research panel found that denser neighborhoods significantly reduce their driving distances.
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Race is on to grab stake in rail effort
Washington DC (September 8, 2009) — The Obama administration is getting ready to release the names of the recipients of the $8b of funds for high-speed rail, with many private investment companies contributing to state and local requests.
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Transit-Oriented Development as a Road to Sustainable Growth
(September 8, 2009) — Instead of naming the problems and potential fixes for US cities, we should instead focus around one argument: "The case for transit-oriented developments is stronger in a downturn than during a bull market." Transit-oriented developments are investments for the future: promote economic development, enhance real estate values, and increase favorable labor access.
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Forget Curbing Suburban Sprawl
(September 3, 2009) — According to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), policies to encourage compact cities will have little effect on reducing oil consumption in time to prevent climate change effects. Changes in policy aimed at reducing emissions through planning would have to come at the local or state level.
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London seeks to reduce congestion by eliminating traffic lights
New York (September 2, 2009) — Towns in Holland, Denmark, and Belgium have been naked (without traffic lights and stop signs) for many years now. However, London would be the first major city to attempt to relieve congestion through eliminating traffic signals.
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Driving the Built Economy: Going compact
(September 2, 2009) — A study has been released by the Transportation Research Board entitled "Driving and the Built Environment: The effects of Compact Development on Motorized Travel, Energy Use, and CO2 Emissions."
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Some regions better prepared for high-speed rail
(September 1, 2009) — Recipients of the $8b set aside for high-speed rail will soon be announced, chosen from over 300 proposals and requests over $100b.
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The Art of Public Space
(August 31, 2009) — Despite the recent trend of carving out pedestrian space from once vehicular thruways, public space must be created and planned for. In order for it to succeed according to Barber, "public space will demand greater public investment and better understanding of the role artists and the arts play in putting such investment to imaginative uses." This calls for greater investment, especially from artists, in shaping public spaces and putting them to imaginative uses.
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Walk this way- urge "sustainable development"
(August 30, 2009) —
Despite the increasing desire to live in the few "sustainable developments," suburban sprawl remains the norm because of local land-use policies. However, that view is changing as demand continues to increase for walkable communities from those not interested in suburban life.
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The Economic Benefits of Parks
(August 28, 2009) — Studies have shown that well-preserved parks return high economic development benefits.
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Fighting Ourselves Over Funding Intracity Vs Intercity Transportation
(August 27, 2009) — There is a debate of whether to allocate funds towards intercity rail, which is in dire need of improvement, rather than high-speed rail, which serves less people.
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Eco City Structure- From Land Uses Up
(August 27, 2009) — The most ideal situation is to create "access by proximity, not transportation."
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Unsafe Urban Neighborhoods Linked to Teen Weight
(August 24, 2009) — According to a study of public high school students in Boston, living in an urban "unsafe" neighborhood may influence a teen's risk for being overweight.
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Study: Energy efficiency could boost South
(August 24, 2009) — According to a Georgia Tech study released Monday, August 24th, 2009, replacing equipment with more energy-efficient products in the South would reduce the need to build additional coal-power plants by 2020.
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Public transportation stalled by US recession-study
(August 18, 2009) — A recent study revealed that the current recession is forcing public transportation agencies to either cut service and/or raise ticket prices.
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What Would Get Americans Biking to Work? Decent Parking.
Nation (August 17, 2009) — Free car parking is often overlooked when addressing traffic congestion issues. Bicycle parking is an even less distinct topic.
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How Big Are the Environmental Benefits of High-Speed Rail?
New York (August 12, 2009) — There are social and environmental benefits to high-speed rail over cars or planes. To calculate the social benefits, a formula that includes negative externalities of the different travel modes is employed.
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Biking and Walking: Our Secret Weapon?
National (August 10, 2009) — Supporters of the federal Transportation Enhancements program argue that more funding for pedestrian and bicycle projects could reduce health problems, traffic, and air pollution.
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Shaping the City: Sidewalks Offer Safety and More
Washington DC (August 8, 2009) — The Washington D.C. District's decision to add sidewalks to any sidewalk-lacking streets scheduled for repaving has ignited controversy.
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Sustainable Urban Development Resource Guide
(August 5, 2009) — The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has recently created an online resource guide for sustainable urban development, a publication that is part of a continuing publication series on sustainability.
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The Ruins of the Unsustainable: Searching For Answers to the Suburbs
Nation (August 3, 2009) — Suburban living is no longer the preferred lifestyle. In the wake of the economic crisis and evolving social and demographic patterns, suburbs are now viewed as unsustainable. As a result, they are becoming deserted. There are several solutions that can be attempted to convert dying suburbs and exurbs into more sustainable forms of development.
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The Intersection of Transportation, Health, and Equity
Washington DC (August 1, 2009) — The Transportation Prescription is a policy guide that analyzes the intersection of transportation, health, and equity. Recommendations that can improve health outcomes in vulnerable communities, increase economic opportunities, and enhance environmental quality.
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Atlanta close to tearing down last housing project
Washington DC (July 26, 2009) — Atlanta, the city with the first public housing development, will have completed the demolition of the projects by next June.
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What Do Urban Sounds Do to Your Brain?
(July 24, 2009) — Living in an urban environment entails exposure to a wide array of urban noises. Researchers such as environmental psychologist Arline Bronzaft have shown that urban sounds affect urban dwellers both physically and mentally. As sound is transmitted through a range of wavelengths and vibrations, continuously experiencing high-pitched or loud sound frequencies in urban surroundings could permanently impair hearing ability. The World Health Organization also found that noise is linked to other health issues, including high blood pressure and heart problems.
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Poor urban planning to blame for water dispute
Miami (July 23, 2009) — According to Judge Magnuson, the source of this water problem is poor urban planning and the lack of local governments projecting "the long-term consequences of their decisions."
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Oh those sexy building codes: more powerful than 100 nuclear plants
(July 23, 2009) — Waxman-Markey Bill deals directly with building energy codes, calling for the reduction of energy consumption by buildings progressively by 2030.
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Rethinking the Street Space: Why Street Design Matters
(July 23, 2009) — Across the world, cities are looking to redesign their public streets with progressive design manuals that address livability and quality of life issues. In the past, streets have been designed solely for the automobile, pushing others to compete for the remaining space. However, new streetscape design manuals are beginning to regulate the streetscape in order to create a more equitable environment.
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A Seat on the bus?
Washington DC (July 22, 2009) — Despite the allocation of $48.1 billion for roads and transit through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, most of the funds are dedicated for new investments, instead of fixing and supplementing existing operating funds. While new systems are being constructed, existing systems are having to cut or eliminate services and employees all-together. The worst hit by these cuts are, of course, poor riders and people with disabilities.
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Smart planning, transport options lead to reduced carbon emissions
Washington DC (July 15, 2009) — Following Obama Administration focus, Transportation Secretary LaHood promotes his ideas of transportation's role in climate change and reducing greenhouse gases.
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Charlotte to DC express train?
(July 15, 2009) — North Carolina DOT is aiming high with over $4 billion in economic recovery funds requested to created an express train route between Charlotte and Washington DC.
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DOT Secy Urgest Communities Built on Walking, Public Transport
(July 14, 2009) — US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated that global warming could be fought by locating communities near public transportation or within walking distance of goods and services.
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Water Fights:Will water be the next natural resource to trigger war?
Global (July 13, 2009) — In seven regions, contention over water resources is straining relations between neighboring countries or states.
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65 and Older Population to Triple by 2050
World (July 13, 2009) — The world's 65-and-older population will grow dramatically, leaving the U.S. and other nations struggling to support the elderly.
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Atlanta reinvents public housing
Atlanta (July 13, 2009) — Atlanta Housing Authority leads the U.S. in tearing down housing projects. Public housing is replaced by voucher programs and mixed-income housing.
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White House Pushes Forward on National Urban Policy Agenda
Washington DC (July 12, 2009) — The White House hosted a meeting for officials and urban policy experts to kick off development of a new urban agenda.
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Southwest States Angle for New High-Speed Link
Denver (July 10, 2009) — Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas are applying for funds to study the feasibility of high-speed rail from Denver to El Paso.
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Land banks gain popularity as way to fight urban blight
(July 10, 2009) — Cities and counties are forming new land banks to acquire vacant properties and prevent them from spreading blight.
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Amsterdam: A Smart City Goes live
(July 8, 2009) — Amsterdam has been working hard to making its infrastructure more eco-friendly through projects such as the installation of solar-powered panels on buildings and bus stops, power hookups to recharge electric cars throughout the city, and financing for those purchasing energy-saving products.
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How driving a car into Manhattan costs $160
(July 3, 2009) — Due to his analysis of the high cost of current transportation in New York City, Komanoff's plan for the future of transportation in New York City has a number of focuses - namely congestion pricing for automobiles and transit.
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New White House Office to Redefine What Urban Policy Emcompasses
New York (July 3, 2009) — In response to the re-distribution of wealth between the cities and the suburbs, President Obama has created the Office of Urban Affairs.
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The Costliest Ride
(July 1, 2009) — High costs of paratransit are causing new approaches to providing transit, including conditional eligibility and personal training.
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Cities Grow at Suburbs' Expense During Recession
(July 1, 2009) — According to the US Census, cities that once lost residents to the suburbs are actually retaining them due to the inability to sell properties and the new preference for urban dwellings instead of McMansions.
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Professor Dobbins Calls for One State Solution for Transportation
Atlanta (July 1, 2009) — In this editorial, Professor Mike Dobbins suggests that transportation planning should occur at the state level, corresponding to both statewide goals and local needs.
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Tech to Host Urban Planning and Environment Event in China
Atlanta (July 1, 2009) — Georgia Tech will partner with with Sun Yet-sen University, a leading university of China’s booming Pearl River Delta region, to host the 9th Annual International Urban Planning and Environment Association Symposium in Guangzhou City, China, in August 2010.
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Chicago to St. Louis on 220-mph trains
Chicago (June 30, 2009) — According to a study funded by the Midwest High Speed Rail Association, travel on a high-speed train between Chicago and St. Louis is feasible at 220-mph, a speed which would reduce travel time between the cities to less than 2 hours.
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Transit governance can be model for region
(June 29, 2009) — There have been efforts by the Atlanta Regional Transit Implementation Board to determine what the most efficient, balanced governance of transit in the 12-county Atlanta region would be, given a new funding source is passed.
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120 days in, SGA reviews the stimulus spending on transportation
(June 29, 2009) — Some states used the stimulus money to make smart, 21st C transportation investments to support economic growth. Other states, however, missed out on this opportunity by building new roads, rather than repairing existing roads.
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Can you have a livable city without affordable housing?
World (June 29, 2009) — Economist magazine's survey of the world's most livable cities has sparked debate over housing prices, wages, and taxes.
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Federal Criteria Released for Rail Funding
National (June 29, 2009) — The Federal Railroad Administration has issued the criteria they will use to select recipients of $8 billion in funding for high-speed rail projects. According to these criteria, some regions of the US seem better prepared.
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Urban retrofits
Boston (June 28, 2009) — In order to improve the built environment, retrofitting becomes the answer to living more efficiently and technologically advanced.
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Megaregions and Megaproblems
(June 25, 2009) — As America's metropolitan areas meld into "megaregions," officials and policymakers will need to figure out how to deal with their shared and growing infrastructure problems.
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New Town Models Sought as Metro Atlanta Grows Older
Atlanta (June 25, 2009) — An increase in the elderly population leads to new focuses in planning.
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Bulldoze the 'burbs?
(June 19, 2009) — Due to economic downturn, the City of Flint, MI has begun bulldozing residential housing and concentrating the population in the urban core.
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With a little help, greens come to low-income neighborhoods
New York City (June 16, 2009) — Through grants and tax credits, urban cities are beginning to financially incentivize the inclusion of supermarkets in low-income urban communities.
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Farmland Prices: The Cost of Growing a Suburb
(June 12, 2009) — Concerned with sprawl and inspired by Portland's policies to control sprawl, the Metropolitan Council in Minneapolis created an Urban Boundary to the Twin City area. However, this action caused prices of land to skyrocket and actually increased urban sprawl.
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Remaking Paris for the 21st Century
Paris (June 8, 2009) — French President Nicholas Sarkozy has directed some prominent architects to re-envision Paris. He hopes to see new development that will beautify the city and address persistent urban problems.
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Redesigning suburbia for a changing world
(June 3, 2009) — Despite the continued appeal of suburban living, developers are encouraging new growth in older neighborhoods and smarter growth in newer neighborhoods through infrastructure retrofits.
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Rebooting Urban Watersheds
(June 1, 2009) — Pollution, aging storm water infrastructure, and sprawl have increased the strain on city waterways in the Bay Area and throughout the country.
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Congestion pricing is most effective when fairness concerns addressed
San Francisco (June 1, 2009) — According to a study by the RAND Corporation, congestion pricing strategies are most effective when planners incorporate equity goals from the outset of the pricing program.
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A bridge to somewhere
New York City (June 1, 2009) — Instead of responding to travel demand, we should anticipate it.
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The Built Environment
(June 1, 2009) — Study in Pediatrics on effect of built environment on children's physical activity.
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U.S. needs to catch up on infrastructure
(May 29, 2009) — Economic & environmental challenges show need for new infrastructure.
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Tolls for I-85 HOV Lanes in Gwinnett Approved
(May 28, 2009) — ARC has approved to put tolls on I-85 HOV lanes in Gwinnett County.
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AASHTO Support for Intercity Passenger Rail in Position Paper:
Washington DC (May 20, 2009) — AASHTO supports intercity passenger rail in its position paper.
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Demographic Trends Now Favor Downtown
(May 20, 2009) — According to Weber, "Most demographic and market indicators suggest that growth and development across the country are moving away from the suburban and exurban fringe and toward center-cities and close-in suburbs."
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States roll out plans for "smarter" roads
(May 20, 2009) — Of the states slated to receive federal stimulus money, at least 22 have told the feds they want to make their roads "smarter" by installing traffic cameras, creating express toll lanes, improving traffic signals, and alerting drivers about accidents or delays.
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Why Has Globalization Led to Bigger Cities?
New York City (May 19, 2009) — Despite the declines in the costs of shipping goods and communication, the percentage of the world's population living in urban areas have increased from 40.9% in 1985 to more than 50% today.
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In the Future, the City's Streets are to Behave
New York City (May 19, 2009) — New York City has issued its first city street design manual in an effort to make over the current streetscape that dominates the city.
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Obama to Toughen Rules on Emissions and Mileage
Washington DC (May 18, 2009) — President Obama will implement new rules (effective 2012) for a federal standard for fuel efficiency and limits on climate-altering emissions from vehicles.
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Infrastructure is our Competitive Advantage
Washington DC (May 18, 2009) — The Route to Reform: Blueprint for a 21st Century Federal Transportation Program is available for download.
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A Government Retrofit: Federal Coordination
(May 14, 2009) — Updates are needed for the federal government to meet the energy, climate, transportation, and economic development challenges the US faces in the 21st century.
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College of Architecture 2009 Best of the Best
(May 13, 2009) — Matthew C. “Matt” Erwin and Stephen Kennedy were commended by students, faculty and design professionals for their outstanding academic design achievements.
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Ross Recognizes Women of Excellence
(May 13, 2009) — Honorees are distinguished through leadership, scholarship and sustained service to Georgia Tech and the College of Architecture.
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Most U.S. Cities Have Sustainability Goals,
(May 12, 2009) — Of the 40 largest cities by population, 80% rank sustainability among their top 5 priorities and 60% have/will soon have detailed plans on how to reduce greenhouse gases.
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BeltLine gets $1M from feds
(May 11, 2009) — EPA to give $1 million towards BeltLine Brownfield cleanup.
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This is Your Brain on Architecture
(May 8, 2009) — Recent studies in neuroscience show that the design of the built environment affects the way you feel and your behavior.
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California, Florida Top List to Secure High-Speed Rail Funds
(May 8, 2009) — California and Florida are leading candidates to receive part of the $8 billion set aside for high-speed rail stimulus funds.
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High-Speed Rail -- And Us
Washington DC (May 7, 2009) — The advantages of a robust rail network are more than increased choices and decreased travel time; rail will make the US less dependent on oil, lower carbon emissions, and promote the further development of existing "megaregions".
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Ellen Dunham-Jones and June Williamson Take on Retrofitting Suburbia
(May 5, 2009) — Because of the state of the economic condition, the re-purposing of existing valuable infrastructure is vital.
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Mega-Regions and High-Speed Rail
(May 4, 2009) — Megaregions provide the proper framework for high-speed rail network.
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Thinking Regional: To solve traffic problems, explore many avenues
Salt Lake City (May 3, 2009) — The cooperation of city, county, and state government is essential to creating a solution for transportation and transit issues.
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Thinking Regional: Transportation fix will take full cooperation
(May 3, 2009) — Despite the benefits of small government entities and control, lines and borders can create a lack of ability to tackle issues.
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GREEN CITIES
(May 1, 2009) — In line with the Obama Administration’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Living Cities conducted a nationwide survey that examines current greening efforts undertaken on a local level. This report synthesizes the findings of the survey.
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Smart Growth Policies
Cambridge (May 1, 2009) — Lincoln Institute of Land Policy published Smart Growth Policies Study.
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The Quest for Megaregion Equity: The Gulf Coast and Beyond
Gulf Coast (April 30, 2009) — Using megaregions to address equity issues
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Clean cities program to fuel clean vehicles
(April 29, 2009) — Plan will create jobs, reduce pollution
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Obama Pushes Vision for High-Speed Rail
Washington, DC (April 28, 2009) — Obama intends to build a nationwide system of high-speed rail.
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Making Transportation Sustainable: Insights from Germany
Washington, DC (April 28, 2009) — Transportation sustainability in the United States is important.
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High-Speed Rail Strategic Plan Released
Washington DC (April 28, 2009) — President Obama has a plan to develop high-speed rail.
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Old suburbia must fit into new society
(April 28, 2009) — "Retrofitting Suburbia" describes turning old malls into lively places.
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No, DON'T make 485 top priority
Charlotte, NC (April 28, 2009) — Charlotte is currently working on finishing the 485 loop.
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McCrory's next project?
Charlotte, NC (April 28, 2009) — Mayor Pat McCrory thinking in terms of megaregions
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Job Sprawl Revisited: Changing Geography of Metropolitan Employment
U.S. (April 28, 2009) — Analysis of spatial location of private-sector jobs reveals surprises.
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A Land and Resources Conservation Agenda for the U.S.
Washington DC (April 28, 2009) — Strategies for identifying and protecting the landscapes of the nation's natural, scenic, and historic heritage.
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The Tale of Two Exurbs:
(April 27, 2009) — Despite the fact that 90% of all trips are done by car, nearly one-third of Americans would prefer to live in a walkable urban environment.
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Q&A: William Saunders
(April 27, 2009) — According to the authors of the new book Urban Design, urban design is more a state of mind than a profession - most anyone can incorporate the ideas of urban design into their profession.
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The Street of the Future is a Livable Street
New York, NY (April 27, 2009) — Streets should become "complete streets."
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Picking the best expansion option for commuters
Boston, MA (April 27, 2009) — State and US officials weigh rail, bus routes.
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Water Crises-Global but Close to Home Too
Washington DC (April 27, 2009) — Top-level global attention is shifting to the world's waters.
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Is America's Love Affair With the "Exburbs" Over?
Gainesville, VA (April 27, 2009) — Evidence shows that Americans no longer want to live in the suburbs.
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Geoengineering Could Be Option to Combat Global Warming
Washington DC (April 27, 2009) — Radical technologies next step in fighting global warming.
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Which train comes first?
(April 23, 2009) — Recession forces Charlotte to cut down light rail construction
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Glenwood Park: Once-bleak lots grow into cozy community
(April 22, 2009) — New Urbanism goals were mostly met, and residents like it a lot
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Concrete is remixed with environment in mind
(April 22, 2009) — New recipes are shrinking material's carbon footprint
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Japan's many roads to ruin
(April 21, 2009) — Unchecked road-building bureaucracies threaten economy, landscape
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One town's rare ray of hope- new auto plant
(April 21, 2009) — Kia plant brings hope to tiny West Point, GA
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Research finds city sidewalks key exercise equipment for residents
(April 20, 2009) — Across globe, sidewalks make for healthier neighborhoods
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Georgia needs to board a fast train to develop high speed rail
(April 20, 2009) — Legislature lets another opportunity pass by
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Georgia could be left in dust of high-speed rail
(April 19, 2009) — State leaders still avoiding transportation issues
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Cabinet secretaries collaborate on building livable communities
(April 17, 2009) — HUD, DOT to work together.
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Intelligent transportation projects get stimulus funding
(April 17, 2009) — Targets of stimulus allocations already under debate
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Bicyclists are changing our streets and cities
(April 15, 2009) — “Pedaling Revolution” making big gains
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Brookings: Atlanta tops in ‘job sprawl’
(April 6, 2009) — Few Atlanta residents work near city’s core
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Transportation concurrency and sprawl
(April 6, 2009) — Planners must think through implications of growth management tools
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101 uses for a deserted mall
(April 4, 2009) — Tech’s Dunham-Jones believes failing malls offer opportunities
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Is white the new green?
(April 3, 2009) — California energy experts say painting roofs white can offset greenhouse gases
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Vision for high speed rail in America
(April 1, 2009) — FRA proposes three spending tracks
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In the exurbs, the American Dream is up for rent
(March 31, 2009) — Families on fringes left without equity, services
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Democrats unveil climate bill
(March 31, 2009) — Plan for reduction in oil dependence more ambitious than Obama’s
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New Study Shows Mass Transit is Green and Healthy
San Francisco (March 28, 2009) — Through recent studies, public transportation has been determined to both help the environment and the health of its riders.
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Clash of Subways and Car Culture in Chinese Cities
(March 26, 2009) — Public transportation competes with cars in China.
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Billions for high-speed rail; anyone aboard?
(March 26, 2009) — Rail may not be what many expect
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Reinventing America’s cities: The time is now
(March 25, 2009) — Americans must shed fear of large-scale government projects
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Let’s get our 30-year-old maglev dream back on track
(March 22, 2009) — Nevada maglev dream is revived.
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Sustaining the New Urbanism
(March 20, 2009) — New urbanists ponder how they can adapt to the new economic climate
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Supporting integrated planning and decision making...
(March 19, 2009) — Testimony by Brookings researcher supports transit-land use link.
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DOT-HUD Task Force to Focus on Livable Communities Initiative
(March 19, 2009) — DOT-HUD Task Force to Focus on Livable Communities Initiative
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Supporting integrated planning and decision making
(March 19, 2009) — Housing and transportation must be considered jointly
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HUD, DOT to promote affordable, sustainable communities
(March 19, 2009) — Agencies will promote transit oriented development as sustainability strategy
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Breaking Silos: Momentum Builds in Washington for Livable Communities
(March 18, 2009) — Federal investments in walkable streets and public transportation will strengthen communities, bolster regional economies, and drastically reduce carbon emissions, among other results.
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Vision, Planning, Leadership Needed to Build New U.S. Infrastructure
(March 18, 2009) — Vision, Planning, Leadership Needed to Build New U.S. Infrastructure
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$8 billion could help revive travel by train
(March 17, 2009) — “Down payment” will lead to rail renaissance, supporters say
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Opportunities to create a green economy
(March 12, 2009) — Public policies should direct American entrepreneurship to sustainability
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Stimulus dollars energize efforts to smarten up electric power grid
(March 10, 2009) — Smart grid will use software to reduce energy demand
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High-speed rail drives Obama’s transportation agenda
(March 8, 2009) — President wants rail network to rival world’s best systems
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Urban Renewal
(March 1, 2009) — What kind of urbanism will Obama’s stimulus billions buy?
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On the slowing flow of people into the South
(March 1, 2009) — The immense population growth that Georgia has experienced in the last few decades is declining.
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States wear blinders on the true costs of sprawl
(March 1, 2009) — Unbridled growth causes more pain than benefits.
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An Urban Fix for Suburbia? Tackling Growing Problems Through Retrofits
Atlanta (February 27, 2009) — Suburban retrofitting, a modern planning concept, has been recently embraced by the Lifelong Communities Charrette in Atlanta.
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Suburbs Not Most Popular, But Suburbanites Most Content
Nation (February 26, 2009) — A Social and Demographic Trends survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that suburban residents across the United States are the most satisfied with their communities, compared to people living in cities, small towns or rural areas.
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Competitors for high-speed rail grants
Nation (February 26, 2009) — Applications for a piece of the $8 billion dedicated to high-speed rail in the economic stimulus bill are expected from every major region of the country.
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What the stimulus bill means for high-speed rail
(February 25, 2009) — Projects likely in 11 regions across country
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Recycling the suburbs
(February 25, 2009) — Suburban transformations are "changing the world"
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An infrastructure vision for the21st century
Nation (February 24, 2009) — Report hopes to help governors embrace sustainable infrastructure.
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Stopping the wrong project before it happens
Nation (February 19, 2009) — Does the Obama administration know which corridors to fund?
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Google Earth maps carbon dioxide emissions
Los Angeles (February 19, 2009) — An interactive map shows fossil-fuel carbon dioxide emissions.
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MARTA Legislation Good for Economy, Environment
(February 18, 2009) — Helping MARTA will help all citizens of metro Atlanta.
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How should climate change legislation regulate transportation emission
(February 17, 2009) — The National Journal asked transportation experts how climate change legislation should regulate transportation emissions.
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Obama plots huge railroad expansion
Nation (February 17, 2009) — High-speed rail projects across country boosted by stimulus.
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Americas fastest-changing cities
Nation (February 17, 2009) — Economic crisis is catalyst for change- both good and bad.
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DOT Considers toll lanes on I-75 in Cobb
(February 17, 2009) — Toll lanes considered for use on parts of I-75 in Cobb.
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Green regions snapshot
(February 17, 2009) — Association recognizes regions' roles in protecting environment.
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Reducing carbon dioxide through technology and smart growth
Nation (February 13, 2009) — Pollution reduction requires more compact cities, study says.
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Georgia creates10 new water councils
(February 11, 2009) — Environmentalists overlooked for long-term planning entities.
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Big Science Role Is Seen in Global Warming Cure
Washington, DC (February 11, 2009) — Solving energy problems will require Nobel-level breakthroughs.
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The Great Reset
Washington, DC (February 11, 2009) — Richard Florida explains why recession is the mother of invention.
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Ga. Tech, Emory to study metro pollution
(February 10, 2009) — Mobile source emissions of particular interest to GA Tech and Emory.
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South Carolina hopes to spur online service adoption
South Carolina (February 10, 2009) — Environmental impact calculator will help residents save money.
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Goodbye, City Center
Columbus (February 4, 2009) — Park, mixed-use development to replace mall in downtown Columbus, GA.
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Atlanta Region PLAN2040
(February 4, 2009) — Comprehensive plan urges regional cohesion.
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Good Green Design Can Be Stimulating, Timeless
Orlando (February 3, 2009) — Future generations deserve quality in buildings they will pay for.
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Working together, we can find smart solutions to our traffic woes
(February 2, 2009) — Atlanta should look to global cities for gridlock remedies.
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Were Still Playing Catch-up on Public Transit
Toronto (February 2, 2009) — Exceptional subway to bring Toronto up to speed.
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The High Cost of Bad Driving Habits
Denver (February 2, 2009) — Denver drivers change behavior following city experiment.
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The myth of the efficient car
Washington, DC (February 2, 2009) — Prepare for future by investing in neighborhoods designed without cars.
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U.S. Infrastructure Is in Dire Straits, Report Says
Nation (January 27, 2009) — ASCE Report hands a D to U.S. infrastructure.
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The Stimulus Engine That Cant
Boston (January 27, 2009) — Funding in bill just a down payment for needed overhaul.
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Obama to let states set auto emission rules
Washington (January 26, 2009) — Memo reverses Bush administration policy.
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Trimmer countries bike, walk, use mass transit to get around town
(January 26, 2009) — America's obesity rate linked to transportation choices.
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New Demographics Program Helps Government Leaders Plan for the Future
Athens, GA (January 21, 2009) — A Demography Program will help leaders with policy decisions.
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House Plan for Infrastructure Disappoints Advocates for Major Projects
Washington, DC (January 19, 2009) — Big transformative building projects are unlikely in Obama plan.
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Poll finds Americans favor smarter transportation spending in stimulus
Washington (January 16, 2009) — Survey reflects America's changing values on transportation.
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Peach State still a destination for movers
(January 14, 2009) — South and West still tops for relocation.
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Commissions Report to Urge Transformation in Surface Transportation
Seattle (January 13, 2009) — Users of infrastructure may pay directly for services in near future.
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High Court Declines GA Motion in Water Wars Case
Washington (January 12, 2009) — High court ruling threatens Atlantas long-term water plans.
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What will save the suburbs?
Nation (January 11, 2009) — Retrofitting existing homes may be a start.
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Transit: long-scorned, key to metros future?
Washington D.C. (January 11, 2009) — New Yorks transit network could become model of sustainability.
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Economic success of megaregions depends on infrastructure
(January 9, 2009) — High-speed rail would offer benefits to cities and small towns alike.
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Fed chief sees a grand future for city
(January 9, 2009) — Last two decades have made Atlanta a global city.
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Multi-state partnership releases study on high speed rail options
Columbia (January 8, 2009) — Study is next step to making high speed rail a reality in Southeast.
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Ga. voters want state to solve traffic woes
(January 8, 2009) — Voters frustrated with state's inactivity on transportation.
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Ga. transportation leaders paint an ugly picture
(January 7, 2009) — Calls made to help embattled agencies.
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Trans Texas Corridor is dead, TxDOT says
Dallas (January 6, 2009) — Despite being abandoned, private firms still interested in financing segments of the Trans Texas Corridor.
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Why you'll love paying for roads that used to be free
(January 6, 2009) — Congestion pricing could remedy gridlock.
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States may defer to Obama on energy, environment
National (January 6, 2009) — Federal grants, cap-and-trade system perhaps on horizon.
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MARTA may raise fares, cut back service
(January 6, 2009) — Transit provider feels effects of economic meltdown.
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A pitch for mass transit
National (January 4, 2009) — Federal government too heavily invested in cars and trucks.
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Modeling Transportation Infrastructure for the Port of Savannah
(January 1, 2009) — GTRI is modeling transportation from the Port of Savannah.
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Atlanta watches with envy as Phoenix light rail debuts
(December 31, 2008) — Sprawling city invests in future while Atlanta sits on sidelines.
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US signs off on Canadian National rail plan
Chicago (December 25, 2008) — Freight traffic may triple in many Chicago suburbs.
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Rail takes back seat as states target Obama stimulus for roads
National (December 24, 2008) — "Ready-to-go" projects dominated by highway construction.
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Mega-region would marry states goals to balance benefits
(December 22, 2008) — Advocates believe regional, collaborative planning can work.
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The road...less traveled
(December 16, 2008) — An analysis of vehicle miles traveled trends in the U.S.
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Big Dig pushes bottlenecks outward
Boston (December 16, 2008) — Commute to Boston even worse, say suburban motorists
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Congestion pricing is a solution for San Francisco
San Francisco (December 12, 2008) — City should follow lead of global cities in easing congestion.
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Obama picks team to guide energy, environment agendas
Washington D.C. (December 11, 2008) — Team likely to promote tighter regulations on emissions.
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Savannah joins Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia
Savannah (December 10, 2008) — City becomes first to receive state-sponsored environmental designation.
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Planning professor awarded fellowship to research Chinas megacities
(December 9, 2008) — Yang hopes research will lead to transportation improvements
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New ridership record shows U.S. still lured to mass transit
National (December 8, 2008) — Trend continues despite lagging gas prices, recession.
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Md. Busway Promoted As Solution to Gridlock
Maryland (December 8, 2008) — Montgomery County has proposed a rapid bus system.
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Best futures for America bubble up from our regions
National (December 7, 2008) — Regional planning efforts helping groups realize shared fate.
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Finally a Green Light for Smart Infrastructure?
National (December 7, 2008) — How can the Obama administration stimulate the economy and create sustainable transportation infrastructure?
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Silver line to Dulles wins crucial federal okay
Tysons Corner (December 4, 2008) — Rail line will foster urban, walkable development, and ease congestion.
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Obama, governors share plans for boosting public-works jobs
Philadelphia (December 3, 2008) — President will make infrastructure investment prominent in stimulus package.
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Eco-Friendly Playground to be Dedicated to the Children of New Orleans
New Orleans (December 3, 2008) — A new playground in the Lower Ninth Ward uses cutting edge environmentally-friendly design and some major donations.
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Regional infrastructure projects should be central to recovery plan
(December 1, 2008) — Group claims regional approach will be most effective.
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Feds to fund Lexus lanes on I-85 from Perimeter into Gwinnett
(November 28, 2008) — A $110 million federal grant is set to create a toll lane.
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Coalition Kicks Off Next Round of Transportation Funding Push
Georgia (November 24, 2008) — Georgia's Lt. Governor and the Get Georgia Moving coalition hope to see regional transportation funding in 2009.
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Building blocks for a global economy
Atlanta (November 20, 2008) — Networks of cities crucial to competing in world markets
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Commuter tax a hard sell in Atlanta
(November 14, 2008) — Business community reacts strongly to city council member's plan to create a payroll tax applying to city workers.
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Mass transit projects fared well at polls
National (November 12, 2008) — Americans see need for long-term solutions to transportation woes.
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ARC offers environmental certification for local governments
(November 9, 2008) — Commission hopes program will encourage innovation in sustainability.
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Call made to extend mass transit
(November 8, 2008) — Atlanta will be left in dust if if fails to expand transit.
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The worlds10 best commutes
World (October 28, 2008) — Density and multiple modes of transportation distinguish city commutes.
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First rural busway in U.S. dedicated
Aspen (October 20, 2008) — Focus on mass transit intends to increase capacity, reduce congestion.
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Not So Wonderful Now
National (October 12, 2008) — A Washington Post article suggests that Its a Wonderful Life portrays the birth of the suburban American dream and the easy credit that made it attainable.
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A Student Surge in Inner Suburbs
Washington D.C. (October 9, 2008) — Families with school-age children are changing suburban migration trends in the Washington D.C. area.
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Cut the Sprawl, Cut the Warming
National (October 7, 2008) — California is leading the defense against climate change with new legislation.
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A New Era for Train Travel?
U.S. (September 26, 2008) — Demand for inter-city passenger rail service is growing to unprecedented levels, but federal transportation spending and conflicts with freight rail may leave riders stranded.
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Maglev Touted To State Transportation Leaders
Dalton, GA (September 25, 2008) — The Georgia Department of Transportation heard many suggestions in its IT3 meetings around the state.
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Census Finds Changing Trends in NYC, U.S.
U.S. (September 23, 2008) — New data shows that urban, suburban, and national demographics are changing and diversifying.
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Station Injects Life into Neglected Brownfield
Athens, GA (September 19, 2008) — East Broad Street station, in Athens, has replaced a vacant brownfield with condos and commuters.
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Fast Train Coming (Slowly)
U.S. (September 17, 2008) — Maglev is an exciting, but untested, concept for high-speed transportation. How does it compare to conventional high-speed rail systems?
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Terminus Marks Birth of Buckhead Mixed-Use
Atlanta (September 14, 2008) — A new mixed-use development is taking shape in Atlanta's Buckhead district.
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Q & A: Isakson Talks About High Speed Rail Proposal
Atlanta (September 14, 2008) — In a recent interview, Senator Isakson discusses his reasons for supporting the proposed High Speed Rail for America Act.
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San Franciscos BART Considers Higher Fares for Peak Hours
San Francisco (September 12, 2008) — BART may raise fares during peak times to help manage record passenger levels.
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Bringing L.A.s Alleys Out of the Shadows
Los Angeles (September 12, 2008) — Urban planners re-imagine the citys concrete connectors as community oases, replacing trash and crime with trees, grass and swing sets and civic leaders are paying attention.
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Metros Move to Forge Their Own Transit Futures
Atlanta (September 12, 2008) — Rather than wait for scant federal funding, major cities around the U.S. are levying sales tax and other local funding sources to invest in new transportation options. Public transit, such as light rail and commuter rail service, is a top priority for many metro regions. Houston, Denver, Charlotte, Seattle, Phoenix, and many others have created new alliances between cities and their suburbs in order to fund transit. However, a few regions � including Atlanta � have failed to make much progress in creating their own transportation solutions and are feeling the consequences.
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Bush Calls for New Highway Tolls, More Private Funding of Roads
National (September 12, 2008) — The White House has proposed toll roads and public-private partnerships as a solution to declining transportation funding. The proposal comes in response to lower gas tax revenues as Americans drive less, as well as a recent federal commission which concluded that the U.S. is not making sufficient investments in its transportation systems. Response to the proposal included concerns over privatization of transportation infrastructure and the implied decrease in federal transportation dollars.
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Green Growth Gambit
Albuquerque, NM (September 9, 2008) — Albuquerque, N.M. has introduced development codes to support pedestrians, transit, and mixed-use projects.
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Seeding the Future With Podcars
World (September 8, 2008) — Touted as combining the best aspects of mass transit and private vehicle travel, podcar systems get a chance to prove themselves.
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A Virtuous Cycle: Safety in Numbers for Bicycle Riders
World (September 7, 2008) — Research shows that the more cyclists take to the roads, the lower their risk of injury becomes.
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Global Sustainability Centers: The20 Cities of2020
World (September 7, 2008) — Can the worlds biggest cities plan for healthy, sustainable growth? 20 cities seem to be on the right track.
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Best-Performing Cities2008
U.S. (September 1, 2008) — Milken Institute ranks U.S. cities on jobs, wages, high-tech industry
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Growing green in Detroit
Detroit (August 21, 2008) — Volunteer organizations in Detroit are taking a symptom of blight vacant lots that make up one fourth of the city and turning them into community gardens.
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Roads, Rails and Transit: Obama-McCain Contrasts
U.S. (August 17, 2008) — Strategies for U.S. transportation system have become a popular subject for many federal legislators and the Democratic presidential candidate.
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Better Coordination of Transportation and Housing Programs
(August 1, 2008) — This collaborative effort report underlines the relationship between transportation and housing on all governmental levels. By recognizing the role of this relationship in providing a better quality of life, providing housing and employment opportunities near transit becomes more prominent. On average, Americans spend 52 % of their income on transportation and housing. Encouraging Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) can help alleviate these costs.
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Roadkill: How NYCs Congestion Pricing Plan Crashed
New York (July 30, 2008) — New York City took a swing at traffic congestion, transportation funding, and air quality with a bold congestion pricing plan.
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Chattanooga: City hears high-speed rail report
Chattanooga (July 30, 2008) — Chattanoogas chance at high-speed passenger rail connections to Atlanta and Nashville is getting closer.
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Bush Calls for New Highway Tolls, More Private Funding of Roads
Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2008) — The White House has proposed toll roads and public-private partnerships as a solution to declining transportation funding.
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Bad Engineering Endangers Foot Traffic on17th Street Bridge
Atlanta (July 28, 2008) — Atlanta pedestrian advocacy group PEDS highlighted new safety concerns for bicyclists and pedestrians at the 17th Street bridge.
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Q&A with Dr. Catherine L. Ross
U.S. (July 24, 2008) — In a recent interview with Multi-Housing News, Dr. Ross stated that multi-family housing such as condos, apartments, and lofts can anchor transit-oriented development (TOD) and support more frequent transit service.
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Gas Prices May Revive Cities
U.S. (July 17, 2008) — Families are looking for homes in denser neighborhoods close to stores and jobs, while the value of intown real estate is increasing while sales stall in residential suburbs.
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Maintaining Georgias Assets: Call for GIS Champion
(May 5, 2008) — Danielle Ayan, a research scientist in the Center for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is leading the effort to author a strategic plan for GIS in Georgia.
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Forum Showcases Research, Boosts Collaboration
(March 29, 2008) — Speaker series at the Architecture Branch of the Tech Library seeks to both inform the community and boost collaborative efforts.
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Evidence Based Design 2.0: Collaborative Research Workshop
Falls Church, Va. (March 27, 2008) — The Georgia Institute of Technology, in partnership with the Military Health System and The Center for Health Design is sponsoring a two-day workshop, Evidence Based Design 2.0: Collaborative Research Workshop on 27-28 March 2008 at Noblis, Inc., in Falls Church, Virginia.
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Green Habitats Appointed Steward of GT Solar House
(January 28, 2008) — Green Habitats Foundation, Inc, a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable building, was appointed Steward of the Solar Decathlon house by the College of Architecture at Georgia Tech.
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