<p>With HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson's departure, it's time to begin reinvesting in the nation's public housing stock.</p>
Apr 9, 2008 The Baltimore Sun
<p>A public art exhibit in a Baltimore park has elicited complaints and compliments from various voices in the city. But like it or not, the art is good for the city's consideration of and connection to its public spaces, according to this editorial.</p>
Mar 25, 2008 The Baltimore Sun
<p>Plans to create an urban renewal district in South Baltimore have been denied by the city's Planning Commission, arguing that forcibly removing residents and businesses is not a reasonable method for saving the neigborhood.</p>
Feb 25, 2008 The Baltimore Sun
<p>Cities across the country scramble to deal with abandoned properties as they drive down local economies.</p>
Feb 14, 2008 The Baltimore Sun
<p>Construction of a new university bookstore in downtown Baltimore is seen as a critical piece of the downtown's rebirth. City officials are looking at offering tax incentives to ensure the bookstore deals comes through.</p>
Jan 25, 2008 The Baltimore Sun
<p>For the third time, the city of Baltimore is considering a zone change that would allow live-in drug centers to be located in residential areas. Residents are opposed, but the Department of Justice has threatened to sue unless changes are made.</p>
Jan 9, 2008 The Baltimore Sun
<p>The state has launched a revamped home buyer assistance program that provide grants to employees who buy a home within 10 miles from their work.</p>
Nov 28, 2007 The Baltimore Sun
<p>In 2008, Maryland voters will consider a plan to allow slot gambling machines in the state. But local zoning regulations could trump the state law, giving communities control over whether the machines are allowed or not.</p>
Nov 22, 2007 The Baltimore Sun
<p>An enormous Iraqi dam that was "fundamentally flawed" when constructed is on the verge of failure, according to a recently released audit.</p>
Nov 1, 2007 The Baltimore Sun
<p>Residents say the state's smart growth policies have done little to reign in sprawl, though questions remain about what action to take.</p>
Oct 19, 2007 The Baltimore Sun
