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States Dependent On Colorado River Water Agree On Plan
The seven western states dependent on the Colorado River for their water are on the verge of coming to an agreement on a management plan to ensure a steady supply of water from the increasingly stressed source. But some say the plan won't do enough.
Better Pavement Could Help Cool Cities
In sun-drenched Arizona, researchers are working on developing new types of pavement that can counter the warming effect of urban heat islands.
When People Run Away From Their Home
Municipal officials, real estate professionals, and neighborhood residents are struggling with the new suburban phenomenon of home abandonment.
Historic Homes Get Second Life In Phoenix
Preservationists have successfully moved over one hundred homes out of the path of the city's downtown redevelopment.
Arizona Mayors Call For Commuter Rail
Mayors in Arizona are voicing concerns over the state's growth and are calling for rapid development of commuter rail in the Tempe region to help handle the rising population's strain on transportation infrastructure.
Airport Accessibility A High Priority In Scottsdale
To help keep its airport a major revenue generator, the city of Scottsdale, Arizona, is considering a variety of plans to improve accessibility. Most of the plans on the table revolve around building roads, but bus rapid transit is also proposed.
Homeowners' Association Thwarts Efforts At Energy Conservation
An Arizona home owner's association fines a resident for installing a solar-powered heater arguing that the appearance of the device violates the subdivision's deed restrictions.
Glass Skywalk Extended Over Grand Canyon
Tourists who pay $74.95 will soon be able to enjoy a walk 'over' the Grand Canyon, with the money providing needed income for the Hualapai Indian Tribe.
Metro Head Seeks $1.7 Billion More For Phoenix Light Rail Plans
Phoenix Metro director is looking to expedite plans for a regional light rail system by drafting a strategy to garner and extra $1.7 billion needed to pursue the project.
Tenant Holds Out Against Eminent Domain For Phoenix Light Rail
As plans push forward for the construction of a light rail system in Phoenix, Arizona, one man has refused to vacate the final property local governments need to acquire through eminent domain to complete the project.
Phoenix Mayor Looks To Create Biomedical District
The mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, hopes to lure biomedical researchers and facilities to a proposed biomedical district in his city's downtown. And he's willing to do a lot to see his vision through.
Sharing The Burden Of A Drought
In an agreement that could shape the way multi-state water sources are managed, Arizona and Nevada have formed a deal that would distribute between the states the burden of any water shortages in the Colorado River.
Students 'Engineer' Cities Around A Toxic Future
The national association of engineers sponsors a "Future City Competition' in which junior high school students design a city, based on the premise that toxic chemicals have rendered the planet uninhabitable.
Growth Is Squeezing Out Rural Life In Arizona
Arizona's rural landscapes are being taken over and obstructed by huge housing booms and development projects. Residents are supporting a ballot initiative to preserve hundreds of thousands of acres of land, while legislators side with developers.
Landmark Years In U.S. Environmental History
Richard A. Cellarius, past president of the Sierra Club, lists five landmark years in the nation's environmental history.
Remember The Electric Car?
A new documentary film asks, "Who Killed the Electric Car?"
Top Five Road Rage Cities
Often thought to be more relaxed, sunshine state cities make three of top five for road rage.
An Unlikely Hot Spot For Businesses
A riverfront project, a strong housing market, and a healthy economy mark a comeback for a city ranked No. 1 for businesses.
Gila River Indians Develop 11,000 Acres In Arizona
Another link joining the Phoenix and Tucson megalopolis is planned on Indian land near Chandler.
Building A New ASU Campus From Scratch In Downtown Phoenix
Arizona State University's new urban campus will be built -- from scratch -- in downtown Phoenix. The effort is the first of its kind in the nation.
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