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NYCHA Development Offers Benefits, Raises Concerns
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
The New York City Housing Authority is using a new strategy to develop new housing by selling open space. HUD oversees how the development works, but some think it does not offer a fair opportunity for community participation.
Land Use and Religion Collide in CO
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
After a church in Denver was denied permission to expand its facilities, they filed a lawsuit against Boulder County on charges of discrimination. This month, the case reached a federal courtroom.
California Not Ready for Climate Change
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Authors of a recent study have concluded that California is unprepared to face global warming challenges, and water and electricity agencies in particular have been urged to act immediately.
Planning a Better Public Space in San Francisco
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Planners and parks officials in San Francisco are making moves to reimagine currently underused public space in the heart of the city as a new civic park and gathering place.
Big Dig Moves Congestion to Suburbs
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Since its completion, Boston’s Big Dig freeway project has succeeded in reducing congestion downtown, but new figures show the congestion has merely moved out of the central city into suburban areas.
The Work of Community Development
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a plan to help the nation’s hardest hit homeowners and neighborhoods. But by concentrating assistance in the most devastated areas, few places will be saved, writes Charles Buki.
Locals Upset as Ads Invade Venice
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
The historic city of Venice has largely been free from outdoor advertising, but a new deal with the city allows billboards to be placed on scaffolding set up for building renovations. Locals are not very happy about the change.
Buffalo at a Crossroads
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Nicolai Ouroussoff tells the tale of Buffalo, a quintessential rust belt city that seems committed to preserving its architectural heritage but unsure about its future.
New Plan for Calgary Offers the Best of Both Worlds
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Calgary is poised to make itself into a city that encourages density without sacrificing too much of the leg room currently offered by existing suburbs.
Yellowstone Considers Cellphone Towers, Wireless Internet
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Environmental groups aren’t happy to hear that Yellowstone officials may be installing more cellphone towers and providing wireless internet in the near future, fearing that the technology will detract from and destroy the park’s natural scenery.
