Topic: Land Use
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Urban Wonk
What Really Matters for Increasing Transit Ridership
Broward County, Florida, has one of the top transit systems for a metro of its size thanks to a multi-destination approach.
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The Secret to Tokyo's Rail Success
Fares are nice, but real estate and retail holdings are the main reasons why its private rail companies profit.
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Land Transfer of the Day: 4.1 Million Acres
Turkey will open formerly protected land (much of it already illegally developed) to builders.
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Urban Wonk
Regional Planning Done Right
How two communities came together to design more sustainable neighborhoods.
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Have Guitar, Will Sing Songs About Urban Planning
Melanie Hammet wants to turn obscure zoning ordinances into the universal language of song.
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Charts
Is Urbanism Slowing the Rise of Car Travel?
If Americans have really reached "peak driving," recent changes in land use may be a reason why.
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A Fight for the Future of San Diego
Officials think they crafted a balanced regional transportation plan; two environmental groups, and the state Attorney General, don't
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Photos
Landscape Absurdism: Las Vegas
The Nevada city's craziest urban designs, as seen from space
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Maryland's Governor Explains his War on Sprawl
On the eve of releasing a new smart growth plan, Gov. Martin O'Malley discusses density, smart growth, and a city-centric future
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Photos
9 Cool Projects Under Freeway Overpasses
Innovative ways to reuse the empty space beneath overpasses
