Tim Halbur

A local Austin developer talks about the challenges of getting the right mix of services that residents can support.

A new study shows a significant increase in planned new retail stores over the past three months, and discounters and grocery stores are leading the way.

According to Portland, Oregon Mayor Sam Adams, that roadblock is the lack of financing for clean technology upgrades for buildings. Fast Company talks to Adams about his goal to make Portland the most sustainable city in the world.

O'Toole asks why, if there is such a demand for high-density, mixed-use housing, that the government needs to subsidize it?

Architect Arrol Gellner says that traffic engineers use traffic lights far too often when a simple stop sign works better and is much less expensive.