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Policy Institutes
Brookings Institution
A private, independent, nonprofit research organization,
Brookings seeks to improve the performance of American
institutions, the effectiveness of government programs,
and the quality of U.S. public policies. Web site contains
briefing papers, analyses, and other resources related to
many current issues in areas such as foreign policy,
economics and finance, education policy, government affairs,
and urban management.
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Center for Urban Policy Research
CUPR, a component of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning
and Public Policy, is nationally and internationally recognized
for its analyses of urban poverty and community development,
housing, land use, economic development and forecasting,
environmental policy, the arts and cultural policy, policy
evaluation and modeling survey research, and studies of
special-needs populations.
The Heritage Foundation
A conservative think tank that publishes research on domestic,
economic, foreign and defense policy.
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The Rand Institute
Studies developments in many areas, including national
defense, education and training, health care, criminal
and civil justice, labor and population, science and
technology, community development, international relations,
and regional studies.
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The Urban Institute
Investigation and analysis of U.S. social and economic
problems and issues, including the New Federalism, welfare
and welfare-to-work, Medicare, and disabilities issues.
Usually liberal perspective.
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Urban Planning
California Planning and Development Report
Monthly newsletter serving the California planning and
development community.
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Carfree Cities
The web site that goes with the book. Carfree Cities
proposes solutions to the vexing problem posed by
urban automobiles.
Community Plans
Executive summaries of community needs, capabilities,
and design schedules for cities across the nation
provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Handbook
Details how the proper design and use of the built
environment can lead to a reduction in the fear and
incidence of crime.
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Cyburbia
Offers feature articles, message boards, and a comprehensive
directory of resources relevant to urban planning.
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Pennsylvania's Neighborhood Traffic Calming Resource
Offers information, advice, and photos related to
neighborhood traffic calming concepts.
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Project for Public Spaces
Nonprofit technical assistance, research and educational
organization with a mission to create and sustain public
places that build communities.
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