Tennessee

The Dark Side Of Sprawl

Christine Kreyling looks at the relationship between the car culture and obesity. She explains why it is important for land use planners to consider the health hazards of sprawl.

October 24, 2001 - Nashville Scene

Memphis Downtown Hits A Home Run

Memphis stadium energizes the city's downtown into a dramatic turnaround after three decades.

August 15, 2001 - The New York Times

No New Urbanism In My Back Yard

The Lennox Village project in Nashville draws inspiration from New Urbanism but some residents are opposed to the concept.

August 11, 2001 - Tenessean

Is New Urbanism The Answer To Sprawl?

New urbanist projects are turning up in unusual places. And the residents seem to love them.

February 21, 2001 - Tenessean

FBI Goes After TVA Water Polluters

The FBI is teaming up with the Tennessee Valley Authority to crack downon houseboat polluters along TVA waters.

January 14, 2001 - Associated Press

Nashville Beltway's Future Unclear

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is facing some challenges to the completion of route 840, which opponents say would simply encourage more sprawl.

November 19, 2000 - Planning Magazine

Tennessee Developers Targeted By Tax

Land-holding companies are carrying a dispropotionately larger share of Tennessee's tax load.

November 7, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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Planning for Universal Design

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