Government / Politics

The idea that American cities have made a comeback has been uncritically embraced. Unfortunately, cities aren't doing as well as we think they are, writes Joel Kotkin.

May 26, 2005 - The New Republic

The Bush administration is backing away from urban programs that Republicans of a generation ago supported.

May 19, 2005 - California Planning and Development Report

Wisconsin Legislators repeal comprehensive planning law and grant program in draft budget bill.

May 13, 2005 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A special series highlights some of the world's most interesting mayors.

May 12, 2005 - International Herald Tribune

Harsh new security precautions for federal office buildings are threatening to derail otherwise successful Smart Growth efforts in the Washington D.C. region.

May 11, 2005 - The Washington Post

A last-minute amendment to the Energy Bill passed by Congress seeks to free energy exploration on federal lands from any kind of environmental review.

May 11, 2005 - Grist Magazine

Voters in Murrieta, one of California's fastest growing cities, have recalled the mayor because of concerns about rapid development.

May 10, 2005 - California Planning and Development Report

Widespread home re-financing, miniscule personal savings, huge trade deficits, and a falling dollar are all signs that the economy is heading towards an unprecedented crisis.

May 10, 2005 - The New York Times

Property rights, common good and charges of classism.

May 8, 2005 - Newsday

Richard Jackson is California's public health officer, and author of a new book, "Urban Sprawl and Public Health." Is the U.S. facing a sprawl-driven tipping point?

May 3, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Norway's high gas and auto taxes lead to lower gas consumption. Is the US willing to pay the price?

May 3, 2005 - The New York Times

The U.S. Senate confirms agency veteran Stephen Johnson to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

April 30, 2005 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Industry-friendly" bill subsidizes fossil fuel production, leaves communities liable for clean-up of groundwater contamination caused by fuel additives.

April 28, 2005 - The New York Times

In a controversial bid to shore up his scandal-plagued Liberal Party, Prime Minister Paul Martin has agreed to meet the demands of the left-leaning NDP party and re-write the government's budget to invest in social housing and environmental protection.

April 28, 2005 - The Globe and Mail

Assertions are surfacing that a Virginia Congressman is attempting to influence local planning issues in order to ensure that Democratic voters do not move in to his Republican district.

April 27, 2005 - Planetizen

President Bush's plans to celebrate Earth Day at Great Smoky Mountains National Park were changed due to bad weather.

April 26, 2005 - The New York Times

Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA) is using his position in the Federal Government to fight a proposed TOD near his Northern Virginia home.

April 23, 2005 - The Washington Post

Time chooses and profiles the best among the leaders of America's most challenging cities with populations over 1/2 million.

April 21, 2005 - Time

The process by which property taxes are paid in California is at the root of California's fiscal problems. But when it comes to touching the system, even Governor Schwarzenegger is a 'Girlie Man'.

April 18, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Bush proposal threatens many local governments’ budgets

April 18, 2005 - Michigan Land Use Institute