"When counties had lots of money, they paved a lot of the roads and tried to make life easier for the people who lived out here," said Stutsman County Highway Superintendent Mike Zimmerman, "Now, it's catching up to them."
Jul 31, 2010 Wall Street Journal
What can you do with an old crane factory? Turn it into a fish farm, and a hydroponic produce operation.
May 17, 2010 Wall Street Journal
Boston uses the threat of eminent domain to force a developer to build on a site that's become an eyesore.
Apr 14, 2010 Wall Street Journal
Real estate brokers see opportunity in building office space for physicians who will serve newly-insured people under federal health-care overhaul.
Mar 24, 2010 Wall Street Journal
Builders can't get credit but they may get jobs from banks, who, because of foreclosures, have unfinished homes that they need help completing.
Mar 2, 2010 Wall Street Journal
The backlash against red-light cameras provide a cautionary tale for those who want to cut costs and raise revenue through technology.
Feb 26, 2010 Wall Street Journal
Boulder Colorado has tried peer pressure, free weatherization services, and intense publicity, but so far, voluntary efforts to increase energy efficiency have yielded mediocre results.
Feb 16, 2010 Wall Street Journal
The rough economy has made code officers negotiators between irked neighbors and entrepreneurs trying to make a living in their living rooms.
Feb 16, 2010 Wall Street Journal
What housing slump? Canada's real estate recovery has been so fast, some analysts worry it signals a return to speculation.
Feb 9, 2010 Wall Street Journal
Nashville is just one of many cities that have stopped dispersing and penalizing tent city settlements, but instead are relaxing some regulations and providing basic services.
Aug 12, 2009 Wall Street Journal
