United States

After a sharp decline during the recession, an industrial expansion is helping to drive job growth in many of America’s metropolitan areas. New analysis outlines the country’s best manufacturing ‘storylines’.
8 hours ago   New Geography
In recent years, women have comprised an average of roughly 40 percent of the new transportation graduate students, both master's and Ph.D. candidates. Berkeley ITS profiles several of its recent graduates.
Oct 2, 2005   Institute of Transportation Studies Berkeley Online Magazine
Louis Gibbs and other environmental activists seek to reinstate "polluter pays" fees in order to help defray the burden on individual taxpayers.
Oct 1, 2005   The Business Review
John Meyer follws up on the 'death of environmentalism' by offering 'the afterlife of environmentalism'.
Oct 1, 2005   The American Prospect
What gives a city the ability to re-group and come back from natural disaster and human tragedies stronger than before?
Oct 1, 2005   Smart City Radio
Bill O'Reilly, Host of the popular O'Reilly Factor television show, calls the housing industry 'corrupt' in an interview with Donald Trump. The National Association of Home Builders prepares to strike back.
Sep 30, 2005   FOX News
Reviews of Michael Crichton's appearance before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ranged from 'silly' to 'notable for its nuttiness'.
Sep 29, 2005   The New York Times
Policy makers look for creative ways to retain middle class workers and families in areas afflicted by housing price surges.
Sep 29, 2005   The New York Times
A bill rapidly moving through the House favors land developers over species.
Sep 29, 2005   The Christian Science Monitor
Man and his dog leaves New Orleans on foot, and rides the rest of the way on a donated bike.
Sep 29, 2005   Lamar Daily News
Ken Snyder, Director for PlaceMatters.com, argues that improvement in planning can only come from bringing democracy and accessible technology into the decision-making process. Cities around the country have successfully utilized these techniques, argues Snyder, and it's time for other planners to follow suit. Exclusive
Sep 29, 2005  By Brenda Meyer