What we’re talking about is a vision for high-speed rail in America. Imagine boarding a train in the center of a city. No racing to an airport and across a terminal, no delays, no sitting on the tarmac, no lost luggage, no taking off your shoes. (Laughter.) Imagine whisking through towns at speeds over 100 [...]
Archive for April, 2009
A Vision for High Speed Rail in the United States
Posted in Federal, Transportation on April 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
An Effort to Save Flint, Michigan ~ by Shrinking It
Posted in Other Cities | North America on April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Not everyone’s going to win…but now, everyone’s losing.”
Jaime Lerner ~ Sustainable cities and mobility
Posted in Sustainability on April 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“The automobile is like your Mother-in-Law”
Historic St. Louis Schools Face Uncertain Future
Posted in Other Cities | North America on April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The city of St. Louis is trying to decide what will become of many of its historic school buildings and the neighborhoods that they anchor. Some of the schools were designed by architect William Ittner. His buildings — from the late 19th and early 20th centuries — dot St. Louis’ landscape. [...]
President Obama discusses Jane Jacobs
Posted in Federal on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
WELCOME!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Fellow MURP’s: I am pleased to announce the inception of the VCU MURP Bulletin. The VCU MURP Bulletin is organized and operated by The Urban & Regional Planning Student Association. The VCU MURP Bulletin will serve as a “planning forum” for students, alumni and faculty members. The VCU MURP Bulletin establishes a “place” where students [...]
