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A new study shows that a great many working class Americans are unable to purchase their own homes.

Four pilot projects will develop bicycle and pedestrian trails to encourage commuters to give up driving to work.

Housing prices were a major factor in determining this year's list, ranging from Seattle to Los Angeles.

Some say bikes are a practical solution in a city that has seen repeated transit disruptions since the July 7th bombings.

A recent study finds that walking on cobblestone streets offers health benefits.

In a narrow decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that cities may seize homes for any development purpose.

As people buy larger cars and trucks, cities try to balance the rights of property owners who want to build huge garages with their neighbors' concerns.

Archaeologists have begun excavations of what is believed to be an ancient city that was uncovered by the Dec. 26 tsunami.

A study suggests that pollution from cars may mutate genes and increase the risk of cancer in babies.

By running cars, buses, trucks, and ships on hydrogen, a country aims to be entirely oil-free by 2050.

Each 300,000-dollar apartment occupying an entire floor in this unusual 11-storey apartment bulding can turn independently offering 360-degree views.

Rapid population growth with result in unprecendented residential and commercial development in the next twenty-five years.

The cartoon strip FoxTrot runs a special series on the appeal of massive SUVs.

A quarter of all Californians are considering moving to bring down housing costs.

K-Mart, Home Depot, and Target are now targeting New York City with their eye on expanding to other cities.

Due to declining fertility rates, estimates are 7 million residents lower than projected a few years back.

In a quest for water efficiency, Santa Fe instituted a 'toilet tax' to retrofit older plumbing. Opponents want the tax flushed.

Paris is one of 1,100, most of them in Europe, to observe a "car-free" day.

What Seattle lacks and how it compares with other cities.

Amsterdam debates whether to reopen canals that were paved more than 100 years ago.