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'Local' is the New 'Green'

Global corporations like Frito Lay and Barnes and Noble are attempting to co-opt the word 'local' into their branding.
21 October 2009 - 11:00am
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Giving Nature Rights

This piece from Utne Reader looks at Ecuador's recent extension of inalienable rights to nature and why other countries should follow this lead.
13 May 2009 - 11:00am
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Top Ten Enlightened Suburbs

Peter Katz and Jay Walljasper pick ten notable suburbs that are breaking the mold and creating new, vibrant communities.
26 January 2009 - 2:00pm
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Blogging the Blight of a Deteriorated Detroit Neighborhood

Amid the citywide blight of Detroit is the City Airport neighborhood -- rife with crime and virtually deserted by residents. But now former residents have begun to write and blog about the neighborhood, its better times and its possible futures.
22 December 2008 - 10:00am
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Five Unlikely Gay-Friendly Cities

New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles are usually regarded as hotbeds for homosexuals. But five unlikely cities -- in places such as Texas, Oklahoma and Alaska -- show that more gay-friendly cities are coming out of the woodwork.
17 April 2008 - 6:00am
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Green Housing Meets Low Income

This article from Utne Reader looks at a green housing complex that aimed at an atypical market: low-income residents.
10 December 2007 - 5:00am
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Public Libraries Act As Refuge For Many

Public libraries are increasingly being called upon to provide disaster services and support for those chronically in need, such as the homeless and seniors, yet their budgets continue to be cut.
6 January 2007 - 11:00am
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The New Urbanism, Minus The Urban?

A growing number of exclusive gated communities in remote areas, dubbed "The New Ruralism", is raising eyebrows among planners, environmentalists, and local residents.
11 December 2006 - 10:00am
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Pro-Community Agenda Urged For Democrats In '04

What if next year's Democratic nominee made a big issue out of keeping American communities vital?
3 September 2003 - 5:00am
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Ten Most Enlightened Suburbs

The Utne Reader offers their list of the ten most 'enlightened' suburbs across the U.S.
16 March 2003 - 11:00am
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To Fight Sprawl And Smog, Get Rid Of Free Parking

Free parking encourages driving and parking lots make pedestrian and bike travel difficult. Alan Durning offers suggestions to help the nation save oil and reduce car use.
21 September 2001 - 9:00am
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Motorless In Montreal

In Quebec, bikes are not just a sport but a transport.
13 March 2001 - 7:00am
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Is Car-sharing In Your Future?

In Portland, a car-sharing service is following a European trend and giving individuals and families another choice to owning a car.
12 March 2001 - 7:00am
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America's Rail Revival

Commuters and urban dwellers coast-to-coast are climbing aboard new light rail train systems.
11 March 2001 - 7:00am
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Ford Motor CEO Steering Company Green

William Clay Ford Jr. has spent his first year as Ford chairman outlining his plans for a cleaner, greener Ford Motor Company.
10 March 2001 - 7:00am
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Hollow City

Dot-com money is draining out the quirkiness and creativity of San Francisco.
16 January 2001 - 8:00am
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The 10 Most Underrated U.S. Cities

Peter Katz, author of "The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Community" lists ten great U.S. cities that have been overlooked.
15 January 2001 - 8:00am
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Soul Searching

Every city has a soul. Here's how to discover the unique spirit of your city.
12 January 2001 - 10:00am
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What Is Your State's Most Enlightened Town?

Utne Reader publishes its list of the most enlightened town for every American state.
3 January 2001 - 8:00am
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America's 10 Most Enlightened Towns

This isn't your typical "best places" tabulation of cities. Utne Reader creates it's own definition of community.
2 January 2001 - 8:00am
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