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Why the Most Environmental Building is the Building We've Already Built
A new report suggests that retrofitting is almost always more energy efficient
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In Defense of Phoenix
What Andrew Ross gets wrong in his book about the city's flawed sustainability initiatives
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Why Land Use Planning Matters More Than Ever
On its 75th anniversary, the Urban Land Institute looks to the future
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Archives
Phoenix, Then and Now (1885 to 2011)
126 years later, Phoenix bares little resemblance to the sleepy agricultural town of the 1880s
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Maps
Mapping Traffic Fatalities Across the Country
A new interactive map shows where drivers, bikers and pedestrians were killed
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Charts
Thanksgiving Boom Towns
Which cities will get the most visitors this holiday weekend?
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Urban Wonk
For Once, the Federal Government Gets Sustainability Right
A new line of HUD grants will help communities improve their planning, mass transit and walkability
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Can Phoenix Be Greened?
The city is ground zero for global warming emissions. But adopting a more sustainable urban planning approach will be very difficult
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Photos
America's Best New Parks
By mixing fresh design with a variety of uses, these spaces represent the future of city parks
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When Taxi Vouchers Make More Sense Than Fixing Mass Transit
With money tight for traditional public transportation, cities consider alternatives
