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Beaches Ebb Away, But Coastal Life Remains Popular
Some say developing beach front property digs too deep into taxpayers' pockets when it comes time to replenish sand.
The Expanding Housing Crisis
The housing market crunch is speading from California and the Northeast to other parts of the nation.
Neighborhoods Get More Crowded
USA Today reports that with increases in immigration, many neighborhoods are becoming more dense, causing a clash of cultures.
Nationwide Housing Crisis Getting Worse
Rising home prises are pushing more people into the already tight rental market.
Anti-sprawl Budgets Drying Up
According to a report by the Natural Resources Defense Council, states are cutting funds for open-space and "anti-sprawl" initiatives.
Do Mega-mansions Reduce Sprawl?
USA Today evaluates the premise that tear-downs of older homes and the mega-mansions rising from the ashes are helping to reduce sprawl.
Mass Transit Use Growing Faster Than Highway Driving
While the number of miles driven on U.S. roads remained steady last year, the number of passengers riding buses or trains rose to the highest level since 1959.
An Emerging Open Space Revolution
City residents are increasingly willing to tax themselves for open space.
America's Attack On Historic Buildings
Historically-significant buildings across the nation are being torn down in record numbers. USA Today speaks out.
The Smallest County In The U.S.
According to results from the 2000 Census, the smallest U.S. county is Loving County, Texas, with 67 people.
A Surprise From Philly
An overview of demographic change in Philadelphia, PA.
Sprawl Index: Cities Ranked By Sprawl
USA Today publishes its "Sprawl Index" of 271 metro areas and a seven-page feature on the impact of sprawl on America.
Sprawl Vs. Development
The land between San Francisco and Sacramento in California has become too valuable for crops. Farmers are crying "Sprawl!".
Naming Rights For Subways?
We've all heard about naming rights for sports, even skyscrapers. So why not subways?
Las Vegas Is Taking Homeowners Downtown
It takes more than stores and office buildings to revitalize a tired downtown. Las Vegas is implementing a strategy that is also a trend for many cities in the western U.S. -- building housing downtown.
Who Owns Searchlight, Nevada?
An 1872 mining law lies at the heart of the dispute over who owns Searchlight, a city about 50 miles from Las Vegas.
Amtrak's High Speed Train Launches
Amtrak's first high-speed train is rejuvenating hopes for rail travel in America.
Edgeless Cities: The Result Of Sprawl?
The Brookings Institute coins a new term: Edgeless cities. Is this the end result of sprawl?
Cities Ranked By Population Growth
A new Census study reports that city populations boomed in the South and West, and shows new city population rankings.
Amtrak Ready To Release Fast Train
After more than a year of delays, Amtrak has the nation's first high-speed train and will begin express service between Boston and Washington in December.
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