Colleges

La Casa is a first of its kind dorm building in Chicago, offering affordable housing for up to 100 students attending any of the colleges in the area. It is not only a living arrangement, but also a hub of support services, writes Michael Winerip.
Nov 7, 2012   The New York Times
To find Oregon's first energy-neutral building, you'll have to venture 45 minutes outside progressive Portland to the Willamette Valley town of Newberg. There you'll find a first step in an effort to change our physical and cultural environments.
Jul 24, 2012   Fast Company
Carol Coletta explains how improving education, lowering VMT and alleviating poverty by as little as 1% each could mean billions of dollars for cities.
Apr 7, 2010   The Urbanophile
Towns with universities are doing better through the economic crisis than most, attracting jobs and preserving property values.
Aug 30, 2009   New Geography
Colleges across the country are trying new incentive programs to get students to leave their cars behind when school starts.
Aug 11, 2008   USA Today