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Among the Displaced from New Orleans, Who Will Return?
NPR interviews Craig Colten, a professor of geography and anthropology at Louisiana State University, about how to rebuild New Orleans.
An Interview With Tulane's Architecture Dean About New Orleans
Reed Kroloff, the head of Tulane's architecture program talks about rebuilding the Big Easy, and how to preserve the city's 'fine grain'.
An Interview With New Orleans' Former Planning Director
The former director of city planning discusses what will be needed to rebuild the city.
Land Rights Battle Heats Up In Oregon
Several states are watching the outcome of legal proceedings in Oregon closely.
Can You Really Plan For A Gay District?
From NPR...one commentator's challenge to Spokane, WA's plan for a "gay district" to attract the Creative Class.
Detroit's Demolition Debate
Is demolition the best solution for urban blight?
Bush's Environmental Record
Robert Kennedy Jr. accusses George W. Bush of being the "worst environmental president in nation's history."
The Forgotten Subway
When money ran out nearly 80 years ago, this almost-complete subway was abandoned. Today it is a legend.
Refilling Big Boxes
NPR's Anne Hawke reports on the problems faced by communities left with empty big boxes.
The Forbidden City
Want to see China's Forbidden City? Go to Texas.
Fifty Years After 'Brown v. Board of Education'
Immigration and housing patterns have created highly segregated schools, far from what 'Brown v. Board of Education' framers intended.
NPR Profiles Major Latin American Cities
National Public Radio profiles six major cities in Latin America.
Highway Construction Paves Way for Active Living
Boston city planners and public health officials are eyeing new open space created by the Big Dig as a way to promote active lifestyles and fight obesity.
Unlikely Environmentalists
Conservative Republican hunters and anglers are unhappy with the Bush administration's envirornmental policies.
Technology Aids Search For Biodiversity Hotspots
Using the latest technology researchers are able to find biodiversity hotspots and identify new species.
NPR Reports On A Community's Fight Against Eminent Domain
Residents of Lakewood, Ohio fight the use of eminent domain for economic development.
'Mega-Churches' Vs. Neighborhood Character
The latest of several around disputes around the United States that finds communities treating "mega-churches" like out of control shopping malls, accusing them of violating zoning laws and of overwhelming neighborhoods.
Make Every Drop Count...Or Else
Suffering from drought, city inspectors patrol neighborhoods to enforce its newly implemented water restrictions.
Preserving California's Historic Missions
Preservationists seek federal funds to preserve California's 21 historic Spanish missions.
Why Try To Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs?
Should we really be trying to bring back manufacturing jobs? The disappearance of manufacturing jobs are actually a sign that quality of life is improving.
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