While we're sure the ever-popular "Best City" lists serve some nebulous purpose, a new metric seeks to identify and evaluate America's metro areas by a more comprehensive understanding of how well they're achieving "complete communities."
Oct 2, 2012 The Atlantic Cities
In his commentary, Rob Steuteville questions whether we should work toward sustaining what we have, or building a more resilient future.
Apr 12, 2010 New Urban News
Warren Buffett, Google and others are investing heavily in geothermal energy development, spurred on by state incentives for renewables and higher gas prices.
Nov 7, 2008 The Los Angeles Times
<p>Residents of Austin, TX are risking violation of city ordinances forbidding loud animals to raise chickens in their central city neighborhood backyards. It's partly a way to cut out-of-pocket expenses.</p>
Jul 11, 2008 Austin American-Statesman