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There's a 15- to 20-year cycle on urban planning terms. Remember 'urban renewal'?

Robert Lang, urban sociologist at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, on how "old" urban planning terms, such as smart growth and urban renewal, are being replaced with new buzzwords, including intelligent cities.

Robert Lang, urban sociologist at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, on how "old" urban planning terms, such as smart growth and urban renewal, are being replaced with new buzzwords, including intelligent cities.

Elizabeth Daigneau is GOVERNING's managing editor.