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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.
9 January 2005 - 11:00am
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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.
9 January 2005 - 9:00am
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The 'Growth Machine'

Our current society -- based heavily on the subdivision and development -- benefits from more people.
4 January 2005 - 9:00am
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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?
3 January 2005 - 11:00am
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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.
3 January 2005 - 10:00am
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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?
27 December 2004 - 7:00am
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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.
21 December 2004 - 2:00pm
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Contrasting Views On Developer's Achievements

biographers debate Columbia developer James W. Rouse's legacy.
16 December 2004 - 6:00am
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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 county’s goal for moderate-income housing development.
14 December 2004 - 10:00am
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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.
13 December 2004 - 7:00am
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New Mexico Developer Inspires Baltimore Planners

Vision for more compact development used as a model in Baltimore County.
22 November 2004 - 10:00am
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What Bush's Re-Election Means For Housing

Settlement cost-reform, increased regulation of Fannie Mae likely.
22 November 2004 - 6:00am
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Little Rock Named Meanest City Toward Homeless

Opening of Clinton Library may be related to non-profit group's declaration.
21 November 2004 - 5:00am
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Housing Crisis In Baltimore

Could inclusionary zoning be the answer?
20 November 2004 - 1:00pm
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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.
13 November 2004 - 7:00am
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Mall Industry Giants To Merge

General Growth Properties is acquiring well-known developer the Rouse Company.
12 November 2004 - 12:00pm
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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?
10 November 2004 - 9:00am
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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.
8 November 2004 - 2:00pm
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Baltimore Launches Online GIS Mapping System

Baltimore launches a new tool aimed to help homebuyers and promote the city.
8 November 2004 - 1:00pm
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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.
8 November 2004 - 11:00am
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