Government / Politics

Tom Thompson argues that eminent domain has been abused throughout U.S. history.

January 29, 2006 - The Seattle Times

In order to avoid creating 'another bureaucracy', Bush does not support creation of a federal corporation to purchase and redevelop damaged homes.

January 28, 2006 - The Advocate

Former Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Fred Salvucci defends the Big Dig and calls for the State to honor its transit commitments.

January 27, 2006 - The Boston Globe

Strategists take note as Virginia’s new governor tackles sprawl. Could "smart growth" tip the next presidential election?

January 26, 2006 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Is there an inherent bias in the geographic and racial-ethnic patterns of Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) boards?

January 24, 2006 - The Brookings Institution

Conservative leader Stephen Harper, who will become Canada's new prime minister has promised to opt out of the Kyoto treaty.

January 24, 2006 - Calgary Sun

While L.A. searched for a new planning director to help implement Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's vision of a new L.A., one based on smart growth and higher densities, longtime area planner Mark Winogrond did more than keep the seat warm as City Planning director.

January 24, 2006 - The Planning Report

A citizens' group, angered over the Supreme Court's recent controversial eminent domain decision, is seeking to use the new law to evict Supreme Court Justice David Souter from his own home.

January 24, 2006 - Common Dreams

Successful litigation by a Sierra Club chapter in California's Central Valley results in $17.5 million to purchase conservation easements in San Joaquin County, as well as the establishment of a farmland preservation fee in the City of Stockton.

January 23, 2006 - The Stockton Record

Philadelphia's Civic Coalition on Slots hopes not, seeking to force future casinos in the neighborhood to pay for millions of dollars worth of community improvements.

January 23, 2006 - Philadelphia Weekly

Across the nation, developers and city officials warn that weakening eminent domain could undermine rehabilitation of cities.

January 20, 2006 - The New York Times

State governors are risking their political capital on mega-fix-it projects at the statewide level, from the "Trans-Texas Corridor" to a $222 billion California infrastructure improvement plan.

January 19, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

Stephen A. Hammer argues that Bloomberg should take cues from the London Spatial Development Strategy, which creates a "coherent, long-term vision" for the city.

January 19, 2006 - The Gotham Gazette

Harold Meyerson argues that thanks to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, transportation and land use in the City of Angels now focuses on the public sector, not the private realm, as the Mayor takes on a strong central identity heretofore lacking.

January 17, 2006 - The Washington Post

A new state bill, opposed by the governor, will apply only to the corporate giant.

January 16, 2006 - The Washington Post

No, this was not the new state slogan selected after close to 12,000 votes among five finalists.

January 16, 2006 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

New Orleans residents are challenging the plans for rebuilding.

January 15, 2006 - Black America Web/Associated Press

Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne decides to use a budget surplus on expanding the state park system, when many expected more educational funding.

January 14, 2006 - The Boise Weekly

A mysterious figure is waging a lone campaign to revamp the city's arrangement with professional baseball on the Washington National's new stadium.

January 12, 2006 - Washington City Paper

The New York City law restricting "parading without a permit" is ruled unconstitutional, with implications for bikers and other organized groups.

January 12, 2006 - The Village Voice