Bloomberg

Just as good economic times pushed housing sizes to mansion-like proportions, the downturn in the economy will force builders and consumers to size down and get energy efficient, according to this commentary from James S. Russell.

Downtown Cairo has undergone a steady decline in recent years, with more slums developing and more beggars filling the streets. This article from Bloomberg says there are many reasons for the decline.

In this commentary from Bloomberg, James S. Russell looks as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's threat to withdraw hundreds of millions of dollars worth of housing vouchers from New Orleans and the future of the city.

Plans to demolish low income housing and remove FEMA trailers are putting the poor of New Orleans in a tight spot.

Clichy-sous-Bois, the Paris suburb that ignited angry rioting amongst France's young minorities in 2005, is still waiting on the government to provide for its struggling populace.

A majority of New Yorkers say they would support the proposed congestion pricing plan for the city if it guaranteed that transit fares and bridge tolls would not increase.

New plans to clean up the Mapocho River demonstrate Chile's desire to turn Santiago into attractive city and regional business hub.

Architect Steven Holl's new addition to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art makes innovative use of light to showcase both the building and the art inside.

Russia plans to build an undersea tunnel across the Bering Strait to Alaska.

The Spanish housing market is under threat from a growing number of accusations that local town councils are abusing their power to claim land for public developments -- and dedicating land to resort communities and golf courses.

All the indicators are pointing to a disastrous year for the American housing market.

The new San Francisco Federal Building, designed by architect Thom Mayne, has a soft 'green' underbelly to its hard industrial exterior.

A recent story about the nation's largest and most successful developer highlights the acceleration of India's urban development.

Margaret Carlson argues that President Bush's strategy of "denial" about global warming may have reached a turning point.

Recurring planning "urban legends" promote the decline of sprawl and suburbs. But in fact, the suburbs have already won, writes a Bloomberg columnist.

Market notices that natural resources are shrinking fast.

With a potential market of $1 billion over 20 years, designer bus shelters are hot, and can be a good source of advertising revenue for cities.

Bush nominates little-known official, Samuel Bodman, to be energy secretary.

Andrew Ferguson ridicules the Smart Growth America study that claims a link between obesity and urban sprawl.

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry criticized President Bush for neglecting nations's national