Abandoned Property

Mining Algae's Potential

Researchers are experimenting with using LEDs to grow algae in abandoned mines to be used for biofuels.

11 November 2009 - 10:00am

Scientific American

Brainstorm: Can Cities Shrink Gracefully? Should They? How?

As the recession digs in, cities across the country are left with large swaths of abandoned or vacant places. Can these cities shrink gracefully? Do they even need to? Vote on ideas submitted by the Planetizen community, or suggest your own.

29 June 2009 - 10:00am

Against the Bulldozer

Struggling cities are increasingly looking at the idea of bulldozing vacant properties and "shrinking". But two columnists argue it might not be such a good idea.

23 June 2009 - 7:00am

Citiwire