Government / Politics
Sierra Club, Homebuilders Unite To Beat Ballot Initiatives
While Sierra Club and Greenbelt Alliance battle developers in the East Bay, the scene is the opposite in the South Bay community of Cupertino, home to Apple Computer. Here, they hold hands opposing 3 restrictive land use measures.
Bush's Odd Decisions After Katrina Will Leave Deep Scars
After the flood waters have receeded, Odd decisions by the Bush administration reagarding the rebuilding effort will make Katrina hurt again, say Neil Peirce.
Budget Cuts Imperil 2010 Census
A $17 million cut in funding could imperil critical source of planning information.
Study Disputes Claim Of 'Bad Business Climate' In California
Governor Davis was recalled, in part, because of the "bad business climate" in California. Now a study from the reputable Public Policy Institute of California refutes the charge that businesses were leaving the state.
Preserving Open Space Vs. Green Building
A developer proposes to extend a voter-approved Urban Growth Boundary in Livermore, CA, using green building, specifically solar power, as an enticement to gain voter support for their initiative. Environmental organizations galvanize to oppose it.
Venice Of The East Loosing Its Lakes To Land Sharks
To the dismay of the residents of Udaipur, India, "land sharks" have been taking over the dry beds of the city's famous lakes and developing them.
APA's Executive Director On Rebuilding New Orleans
APA Executive Director Paul Farmer testifies at a joint congressional hearing about plans for rebuilding New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Why The Government Should Subsidize America's Commute To Work
Most Americans drive to work out of necessity. If the government wants to provide better transportation and economic opportunity, the government should offer tax credits to help reduce the cost of driving, and enable low-income to afford a reliable car, suggests writer Margy Waller.
In D.C., Private Firms Approve Permit Applications
In a unique situation in Washington D.C., selected private firms are authorized to approve development permit applications on behalf of the city's overworked and dysfunctional Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs apartment.
'Political Recall' As Slow Growth Strategy?
California's fastest growing region resorts to using the political strategy of 'recall' to slow growth.
Supporting A More Active Lifestyle
The Albuquerque Alliance for Active Living encourages proper pedestrian planning for creating more livable communities.
How City Hall Caused Sprawl in Atlanta
How local government policy -- as opposed to state and federal policies -- contributed to Atlanta's sprawl.
State, Towns Form Naval Air Station Redevelopment Agency
Just months after the Pentagon announced that they would close the Brunswick Naval Air Station, The State of Maine and the towns of Brunswick and Topsham have moved quickly to begin the redevelopment process.
Hurricane-proofing Louisiana's Coast
With $40 billion in federal dollars at stake for protecting New Orleans from future flooding, Congress is forming a special commission to oversee the allocation of the funds.
FEMA Scuttles Evacuee Housing Plan
New Orleans city officials are outraged over FEMA's about-face that would have provided housing for over 6,000 displaced workers.
States Take On Feds Over Environment
State-led lawsuits and environmental initiatives are changing the face of US environmental regulation.
Competing For New Orleans' Future
Many different planning factions are fighting to have their say in the long process of rebuilding New Orleans.
Endangered Species Act Gets Listed
A bill rapidly moving through the House favors land developers over species.
Highway Capacity: A Public Safety Issue?
In a post-9/11 and post-Katrina world, where mass evacuations mean an exodus in private vehicles, does a lack of appropriate freeway capacity represent a public safety hazard, asks Wendell Cox.
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