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This article argues for the creation of a new form of capital to fit the emerging needs of multi-purpose, highly successful community development organizations.

American Forests, the country's oldest nonprofit conservation organization, has a goal to plant one million trees for Earth Day on April 22.

Governor vows $130 million in yearly savings as a result of the agencies reforms.

Growth Surpasses Highway Use: D.C. Area Tops Average

NASA technology now streaking toward Mars to unlock secrets about the Red Planet helped map a not-so-mysterious spot: Salt Lake City.

An innovative new housing project co-exists with an archaeological dig.

A forum at Temple-Ambler concluded it was still too early to tell whether a landmark law is making a difference.

Recently named one of the Civil War's 25 most endangered battlefields, Newtonia, Mo is facing the development pressures of more housing and wider roads. Local efforts are underway to preserve the area.

After two years of misery for commuters and store owners, Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood is almost finished.

The city's zoning code had not be rewritten in 44 years. But rewriting it certainly isn't easy.

In the U.S. Southwest, Anglos reversed "white flight" trends, and moved back into the city.

For the second year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected the Dozen Distinctive Destinations -- a list of the best preserved and unique communities in the U.S.

New York Times editorial criticizes President Bush's decisions regarding the environment and energy policies and calls on the government to reverse course.

New York Auto Show exhibits include smart cars, electric cars, and cars with GPS navigation systems.

The National Association of Home Builders publishes a report, "The Next Decade for Housing," which estimates that houses are getting larger.

More Americans are leaving the driving to someone else.

A major Los Angeles developer and the city's mayor have been foiled in their attempts to develop downtown L.A.'s Cornfield.

EPA regulations for activities that threaten wetlands will be tightened requiring builders to obtain permits.

Companies want Westside locations without paying the Westside prices for rent. This new project could meet that need.

Governing Magazine is accepting nominations for it's annual Public Officials of the Year award.