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The redevelopment of waterfront area in Oakland, CA, will cost $1.2 billion.

Solar energy gains in popularity in Germany and is a big business too.

Joel Kotkin names an interesting new trend: high tech development moving to remote areas. Kotkin calls it 'Leapfrog Techpoles.'

This Chronicle column praises President Bush for rejecting the Kyoto Treaty and, in doing so, retaining his political integrity.

A model city of the future-north of Guadalajara-is being designed by celebrity architects at a cost of $400 million.

An analysis released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors shows that much of the nation's economic growth was generated in metro areas which have economies that are larger than those of some countries.

Cameron Stracher writes about living in New York City...and being unable to resist the call of the suburbs.

Does Fannie Mae's unique position as a quasiofficial company give it an unfair advantage against private business? Perhaps, but it's a formidable political force.

A San Francisco botanist finally gets her due after 50 years of research in Golden Gate Park.

The Brookings Institution provides a template to create urban economic profiles that demonstrate the economic potential of central city neighborhoods.

What makes the Reston Town Center successful? How does this urban core attract families and residents of all ages and how does it balance commercial and residential development?

Following a heated email exchange on several popular email lists, the Sierra Club pulls its web-based Density Calculator.

Purcellville, VA, is a small town that is growing

A community networking workshop in Allentown, P.A. offers a variety of innovative solutions to improve the community.

Would changing the layout of new shopping centers and malls encourage visitors to walk instead of drive?

Geogria residents are moving into the mountain forests of Western North Carolina to escape Atlanta's urban sprawl.

The L.A. Times architectural critic praises the historic preservation of Los Angeles' City Hall, but notes a few minor flaws.

David J. Russo's book "American Towns: An Interpretive History" presents an overview of the role of small towns in the U.S.

As sprawl spreads through wide swaths of Massachusetts, planners are introducing a variety of smart growth initiatives.

Rapid increase in the number of sport-utility vehicles (SUV) is causing an increase in air pollution in the Washington D.C. area.