Land Use

In popular culture alleyways are often depicted as the setting for illicit acts. But seen in a different light, alleys are key contributors to urban life. SPUR kicks off a week of alley exploration with an essay on their benefits.
9 hours ago   SPUR
<p>Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will increasingly be the heavy responsibility of suburban communities. Some are taking steps to accept that responsibility.</p>
Feb 11, 2008   The New York Times
<p>The latest issue of <em>Science</em> is dedicated to looking at cities, their development and the changing demographics that are shaping our urban lifestyles.</p>
Feb 11, 2008   Science
<p>The Wall Street Journal's "Eyes on the Road" columnist, Joseph B. White, ponders the "next big debate over the role of the automobile in America" now that fuel efficiency was raised, and the direction he points to is most surprising.</p>
Feb 11, 2008   The Wall Street Journal
<p>One holdout landowner is preventing the redevelopment of Pittsburg, California's waterfront, but the city is pushing for eminent domain.</p>
Feb 11, 2008   The Contra Costa Times
<p>With available landspace running low, a 1-million square-meter underground development is being planned in Amsterdam.</p>
Feb 10, 2008   Building
<p>As Vancouver weighs the importance of density in the city, some say the debate needs a refresh.</p>
Feb 9, 2008   The Globe & Mail
<p>Eminent domain usage by the Denver area transit authority may be severely limited by a law that specifies land seizures be made only for "public transit purposes". This may prevent takings for such uses as parking lots and TOD.</p>
Feb 9, 2008   The Denver Post
<p>A federal court has ruled that Metropolitan Atlanta cannot increase its draw of water from Lake Lanier, a ruling viewed as a major victory for Alabama and Florida which has been quarreling with Georgia over the reservoir's water for years.</p>
Feb 8, 2008   The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
<p>This editorial form <em>The Boston Globe</em> looks at efforts to reverse sprawl in an aging mill town.</p>
Feb 7, 2008   The Boston Globe
<p>Despite lacking enough signatures for a statewide amendment, a local Sierra Club chapter is pursuing growth limits in Florida's Polk County.</p>
Feb 6, 2008   The Ledger