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Urban: Is It or Isn't It?

Is the new Blue Back Square development an attempt to create a livable center in West Harford, or just another 'mall without a roof'?

March 30, 2004 - The Hartford Courant

Homelessness and the Elderly

Homelessness among elderly people, who are more prone to victimization, is increasing.

December 20, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Another Case Against Smart Growth

In a Hartford Courant Op-Ed, the CEO of the Home Builders Association of Connecticut points out some of the flaws of smart growth, including its research and advocacy.

November 20, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

'Good Design is Economic Development'

Tom Condon of the Hartford Courant makes a plea for better designed buildings and spaces in Hartford.

November 19, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

The Meaning of 'Private' in 'Private Property'

Sam Bass Warner Jr. reflects on the meaning of private property against the changing landscape of land use and ownership.

November 18, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

The Dynamics of Building Moratoriums

Do building moratoriums work? Developers and others in one of the fastest growing communities in Connecticut say no.

November 18, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Debate On Downtown Affordable Housing

A Hartford Courant editorial gives reasons for why a current city proposal to implement an 'affordable rental standard' is bad for Hartford.

November 10, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Connecticut: Health, Smart Growth and Sprawl

A Hartford Courant Op-Ed discusses strategies for creating healthy communities.

November 6, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Remediating Cell Phones

New cell phone laws are raising concerns over potential environmental hazards.

November 2, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Tornado Monument Proposed for Kansas City, KS

A Kansas City native hopes his proposal for a 650 ft. tall Wizard of Oz-themed tornado monument will blow you away.

October 16, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

'Dumb Growth' and the Overreliance on Property Taxes

A Hartford Courant Op-Ed that calls for smarter, more sensitive growth policies for Connecticut.

October 15, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Not All 'Big Boxes' Are Bad

Opening of a "Big Box" Home Depot store actually helps small home improvement businesses in one Hartford neighborhood.

August 27, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Ghost Parking Lot Will Rest In Peace

A famous public art installation, endearing to some, an eyesore to others, will be removed after provoking a variety of reactions for 25 years.

August 11, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Community Asks: Who's The Boss?

A Springsteen concert at the new Rentschler Field, a state-owned stadium in East Hartford, CT, raises questions over the its intended uses.

August 4, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

New Ideas For An Old Museum

New director of the oldest public art museum in the country dumps design, puts renovations on hold.

July 26, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

Designing Together

Architects and school officials reach out to the community to participate in the renovation of four public elementary schools in Hartford, CT.

July 24, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

The Assault On Smart Growth

Even as Smart Growth garners new supporters, a smear campaign attempts to discredit the movement.

March 6, 2003 - The Hartford Courant

New England's 'Classical Ruins' Vanishing

Columnist Tom Condon meditates on the disappearing New England stone wall in the Hartford Courant.

October 29, 2002 - The Hartford Courant

Noise Ordinance Invalid

Hartford's noise ordinance -- adopted five years ago as a way to keep neighborhood noise levels down is invalid, a court rules.

August 3, 2002 - The Hartford Courant

Highway Traffic Snarls May Impact Ambulence Service

Several CT towns are charging the State DOT with funding a solution to address the public safety threat caused by a large-scale highway construction project.

May 22, 2002 - The Hartford Courant

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