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The British Front Garden: An Institution In Danger Of Being Paved Over
The paving of front gardens to make room for more parking in British cities is aggravating environmental problems.
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Developing Nations Grow Faster
99 percent of the world's population growth through 2050 will take place in developing countries.
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Libeskind, Hadid, Isozaki To Transform Milan
Primary architect of the new World Trade Center, Daniel Libeskind, Pritzker Prize winner Zaha Hadid, and leading Japanese architect Arata Isozaki's design of three "pasta" towers will radically change the Milan skyline.
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Bio-diversity, Habitats Lost As Parks Are Tidied
UK local authorities are felling trees and clearing undergrowth in city parks, citing risks of crime and litigation, but in doing so, they reduce the variety of species and habitats in the parks which are vital to city dwellers.
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Are Landmark Buildings Ruining Our Cities?
Should we care about what iconic buildings really contribute to the neighborhoods that surround them?
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Are SUV Drivers 'Idiots'?
The Mayor of London wants to levy a double congestion charge on SUVs. Are SUV owners "bad people"?
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France's Market Based Approach To Regulating SUVs
SUVs and other gas guzzlers would pay tax, while enviro-friendly cars would get rebates.
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British Social Housing Programs in Disarray
Recently released report accuses the British government's housing agency of having "lost its vision."
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British Government Does U-Turn On Transport Policy
After years of cuts, Britain's Labour party is considering reinvesting in road projects.
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New British Embassies Blend Security And Style
The new buildings will embrace local design while reflecting today's global environment.
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Europeans Share Cars, Save Money
Rather than own a car they barely use, many Europeans are forming joint-use car clubs to ease the hassle of city life without a loss of independence.
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'Thames Town' Brings British Life to China
Shanghai's plan to move 500,000 people into 'Disneyland developments.'
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Holland's Floating Houses
Two-thirds of the Dutch live below sea level. A potential solution? Houses are built on hollow concrete pontoons.
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Be Carbon-Neutral
It's the latest hip trend in the entertainment world: carbon neutrality.
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Manchester's City Center Is Having Growing Pains
Manchester UK has been so successful in attracting new residents back to the town center, that planners now must balance rival claimants for shrinking space.
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Funding Problems Plague British Rail Projects
Experts warn that urban regeneration and 'sustainable communities' plans could be jeopardised.
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England Faces What America Faces
Grassroots opposition confronts government attempts to build more homes to reduce commuting.
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Blowing In The Wind
The world's fastest expansion of renewable energy stirs up controversy.
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A Royal Pain for British Architects?
Twenty years after Prince Charles' tirade on Modern architecture, a look at the effect it has had on British architecture.
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What Role Should Big Industry Play In Protecting The Environment?
British environmental groups upset over prime minister's backing of new climate change group supported by big business.
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