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Art Invades New Delhi, Comments On Changing City
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Public art installations around New Delhi highlights the challenges of preserving India’s heritage amidst development. ‘We ask people to think about constructing a modern city and the accompanying extinction and loss,’ says artist Ravi Agrawal.
No Ordinary Chinatown
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Chinese designers are flocking to Prato, Italy and forging a new sort of Chinatown that look more like modern-day China.
Oregon To Introduce VMT Fee Legislation
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Oregon was the first state to study replacing state gas taxes with a Vehicle Miles Traveled fee in 2007. Now Gov. Kulongoski is taking the next step - introducing legislation to replace the 24-cent gas tax with a VMT fee that applies GPS technology.
Big Three a Hard Sell Among Young Folks
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Research shows that of the ten vehicles most popular with 16-35-year olds, not one comes from the Big Three U.S. manufacturers. CampusProgress.org argues that it will take more than a bailout to attract younger customers.
Re-Creating Historic Places - But Why?
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
Plans to construct a replica of a German palace in Berlin are being met with confusion and derision. It’s a project that many critics say has no point.
‘Instant Cab Culture’ Unlikely in L.A.
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
The city of Los Angeles has instituted an experimental program encouraging people to hail taxi cabs rather than call ahead, an effort the city hopes will create a “cab culture”. This column is skeptical about how much impact the plan can have.
Agreement to Increase Freight Train Traffic Roils Suburbs
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
A new agreement has been made that would divert more freight train traffic through Chicago area suburbs. Local communities upset about the increased traffic are expected to challenge the decision.
Automatic Local Information
Planetizen - Urban Planning, Design and Development Network
This article from Next American City looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the website EveryBlock.com, an automated, geography-based information aggregator.
