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Towns Across The Country Let Their Paved Roads Return To Nature

"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."
31 July 2010 - 5:00am
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Creative Reuse Nets Local Food

What can you do with an old crane factory? Turn it into a fish farm, and a hydroponic produce operation.
17 May 2010 - 12:00pm
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New Twist on Eminent Domain

Boston uses the threat of eminent domain to force a developer to build on a site that's become an eyesore.
14 April 2010 - 2:00pm
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Obama Health Care Bill May Create Demand for Medical Office Space

Real estate brokers see opportunity in building office space for physicians who will serve newly-insured people under federal health-care overhaul.
24 March 2010 - 2:00pm
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Banks Swing Hammers to Finish Homes

Builders can't get credit but they may get jobs from banks, who, because of foreclosures, have unfinished homes that they need help completing.
2 March 2010 - 2:00pm
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Should Planners Always Strive for Efficiency?

The backlash against red-light cameras provide a cautionary tale for those who want to cut costs and raise revenue through technology.
26 February 2010 - 1:00pm
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Green Dream Put to the Test

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.
16 February 2010 - 9:00am
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Zoning Loosened to Help Home Businesses

The rough economy has made code officers negotiators between irked neighbors and entrepreneurs trying to make a living in their living rooms.
16 February 2010 - 8:00am
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Canada Housing Prices Return to Pre-Recession Peak

What housing slump? Canada's real estate recovery has been so fast, some analysts worry it signals a return to speculation.
9 February 2010 - 12:00pm
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Cities Adjust to Presence of "Tent Cities"

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.
12 August 2009 - 5:00am
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The End of America?

A Russian analyst is predicting the 2010 dissolution of the United States into at least six republics, each under the influence of foreign nations.
30 December 2008 - 5:00am
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Climate Protection Jeopardized By Financial Crisis & Recession

The worldwide credit crisis will affect the ability of the developed world to tackle climate change. Businesses in Europe and U.S. are asking for delays in meeting emission reductions mandates notwithstanding the drop in oil prices.
20 October 2008 - 5:00am
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