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The Link Between Teen Births and Poverty
A 40-percent decline in teen births since 1991 has reduced problems of poverty in Baltimore.
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A History of Housing Segregation
Baltimore's public housing has been segregated since the 1930s, leading to concentrations of poverty in the inner city.
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The 'Growth Machine'
Our current society -- based heavily on the subdivision and development -- benefits from more people.
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The Argument Against Subsidizing Stadiums
There are sound economic models for privately financed teams and venues, so why does government insist on subsizing stadiums?
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New Highway Would Increase Traffic
According to a state study, new inter-county highway in Maryland planned to reduce congestion would increase traffic instead.
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Did Baltimore's Empowerment Zone Work?
Now a decade old, Baltimore's Empowerment Zone program is shutting down. Was it successful?
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New Development With An Old-Town Atmosphere
Howard County, Maryland will soon convert farm pasture into an expansive mixed-use community in the image of old-town America.
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Contrasting Views On Developer's Achievements
biographers debate Columbia developer James W. Rouse's legacy.
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Are There Alternatives For Moderate-Income Housing?
Howard County, Maryland suggests land donation from developers as a possibility to achieve the countys goal for moderate-income housing development.
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What Happens When You Build Without Permits?
A Chesapeake Bay homeowner on a small wooded island builds a 3,500-square-foot house without permits.
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New Mexico Developer Inspires Baltimore Planners
Vision for more compact development used as a model in Baltimore County.
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What Bush's Re-Election Means For Housing
Settlement cost-reform, increased regulation of Fannie Mae likely.
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Little Rock Named Meanest City Toward Homeless
Opening of Clinton Library may be related to non-profit group's declaration.
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Golf Course Development Expansion Runs Into Trouble
Traffic and school have emerged as central issues in plans to expand Turf Valley Resort development in western Howard County, Maryland.
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Mall Industry Giants To Merge
General Growth Properties is acquiring well-known developer the Rouse Company.
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Finding A Lesson In A Town's Vision
Columbia: Can the town founded by James W. Rouse on utopian principles survive the next generation?
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Federal Housing Programs Reduce Low-Income Goal
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lower mortgage financing goals for below-median income levels.
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Baltimore Launches Online GIS Mapping System
Baltimore launches a new tool aimed to help homebuyers and promote the city.
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Developing A Downtown 'Crown Jewel'
Aggressive development of the last section of prime, undeveloped land in the heart of downtown Columbia, Maryland, is challenged by residents.
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