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  • An Introduction to Historic Preservation Planning. Planning for historic preservation has evolved far beyond just saving the homes of famous people. Basics of planning for historic preservation, with sidebars on state & local preservation efforts.

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  • Historic Preservation is Smart Growth. Why historic preservation is integral to "Smart Growth."
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    		• On Takings
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    Our Fall issue focuses on takings & property rights:
  • Taking Aim at Takings Claims. Respected land use lawyer Dwight Merriam provides an overview of basic takings principles.
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  • A Question of Balance. PCJ columnist Greg Dale on balancing community needs and property rights.
  • The Supreme Court's Kelo Decision. Good news or bad news for downtowns? Perspectives from PCJ columnist Kennedy Smith.
  • The Property Rights Challenge. Irv Schiffman offers some suggestions for how to respond.
  • Lessons from Oregon. Elaine Cogan looks back at Oregon's property rights initiative.
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  • No Such Thing as Free Parking. Transportation planner Hannah Twaddell on Donald Shoup's new book.
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  • Manufactured Housing: can it fit in our neighborhoods?
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  • Downtown Hurdles: when local regulations stand in the way.
  • Transportation's Money Maze: a primer on federal transportation funding.
  • Bowling Together: the role of neighborhood associations.
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  • Homeowners Associations: the growing impact of HOAs.
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  • Wildfires: how planning and land use regulation can reduce risks.
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