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Brad Pitt on Transportation
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
The celeb narrates PBS series e2, which tackles transportation in their third season.
Winnipeg Poor Choice for National Museum?
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Canada’s first national museum to be built outside Ottawa may not be receiving as many visitors as originally planned.
When Cyclists Hurt Cycling
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
In this commentary, it is noted that when the Sacramento transportation 1/2-cent sales tax measure was up for renewal in 2004, it was decided not to include cycling improvements after a poll showed it would detract from the measure’s passing
Infrastructure Funding Boosts Likely in 2009
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Repairing the nation’s infrastructure is a good move on to-be President Obama’s part, as it also creates jobs “that lead to the creation of still more jobs.”
Tapping the Vancouver Planning Brain Trust
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Many of the planners who helped transform Vancouver into one of the world’s most liveable cities have been lured to cities all over the planet to try to tap in to the brain power that made Vancouver a success. But it’s not that easy.
China’s Urban Transition
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
China is on a path to become an overwhelmingly urban country — in sharp contrast to its largely rural recent past. Cities across the country are hoping to make the transition gracefully.
Bailout Should Transform Detroit into ‘Transportmaker’
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
As the federal government prepares to bail out the flailing U.S. automotive industry, it should think about changing the face of the industry from carmaker to “transportmaker”, according to Robert Goodman.
The End of the Age of Malls
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Fewer and fewer malls are being built in the U.S., and as they fade from the American landscape, retailers feel the pain.
Burlington is America’s ‘Healthiest City’
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Education, higher incomes and the availability of healthy food choices contribute to making Burlington, Vermont America’s healthiest city.
GM Killed Mass Transit: Now it Must Help Repair it
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Now that General Motors is facing financial ruin and seeking a federal bailout, Harvey Wasserman argues that before it receives any help, GM must redress its participation in the conspiracy to destroy America’s mass transit system.
