Housing

Suburban areas have long been characterized as being socially isolating -- keeping many residents indoors and insulated from socializing or even knowing their closest neighbors. But a new study argues that cities are actually more socially isolating.

November 25, 2006 - Canada.com

The homeless population increases in Oahu, and the entire state of Hawaii struggles with a shortage of affordable housing. To deal with the problem, state officials have said that 30,000 housing units will be needed in the next two years.

November 22, 2006 - The Chicago Tribune

As its population declines and homes are taking up more space, home designers in Japan are looking to the self-sufficient designs of space stations to guide the development of environmentally sustainable homes.

November 21, 2006 - BBC

A gate with stone pillars will separate the haves from the have-nots at a recently approved development for seniors in Monterey County, California.

November 21, 2006 - Monterey County Weekly

New figures show a dramatic downturn in two of Canada's hottest real estate markets -- Calgary and Vancouver -- though the change appears to be a reaction on the part of consumers to unrealistically rapid price increases.

November 20, 2006 - The Globe and Mail

As the cost of living continues to rise in southern Florida, The University of Miami is working with Duany, Plater-Zyberk and Company to design and build an affordable faculty-oriented village.

November 20, 2006 - The Hurricane

As signs of a housing bubble continue to emerge, one corner of the market seems unperturbed -- the market for homes that sell for $5 million and up.

November 19, 2006 - The Slatin Report

A new government policy aims to address the severe housing shortage in Mumbai, India, by promoting new construction and increasing foreign investment.

November 16, 2006 - BBC News

With Downtown Austin exploding with new mixed-use development, the redevelopment of a low-income apartment complex into a new mixed-use project has affordable-housing advocates worried that the city's supply of below-market-rate housing is vanishing.

November 16, 2006 - Austin American-Statesman

Should the people who build low-income housing get a prevailing wage? Community developers say they can't afford to pay it, but can they really fight poverty if they don't?

November 15, 2006 - Shelterforce Magazine

With more than 1.6 million Britons living in high-risk flood areas -- a number expected to double or even triple within 75 years -- lawmakers and environmentalists are looking for safer ways to house people on floodplains.

November 14, 2006 - Times of London

The idea of mixed-use public libraries with housing on top is catching on in New York City and elsewhere.

November 13, 2006 - The New York Times

In Georgetown, a student party house seeks recognition as a religious organization to get around zoning restrictions.

November 13, 2006 - The Washington Post

Residents in some of Mumbai's state-built housing complexes have agreed to solicit bids for redevelopment of the nearly half-century old housing, called Middle Income Group residential colonies. Residents and the building community alike are excited about the redevelopment.

November 11, 2006 - The Times Of India

The Tokyo suburb of Kakamura has shown great appeal to expatriates because of its availability of space and proximity to scenic natural resources -- attributes that sharply contrast the dense and bustling big city one hour away.

November 11, 2006 - International Herald Tribune

A community in central Pennsylvania is considering rezoning land currently occupied by a mobile home park into what city leaders say is much needed commercial space.

November 10, 2006 - Centre Daily

With cities increasingly only building luxury homes for the rich or affordable housing for the poor, a prefab housing development in East New York provides a model building middle-income homes.

November 10, 2006 - Metropolis Magazine

After years of prices spiraling out of control, the National Association of Realtors is suggesting that the housing market is ripe for home buyers looking to get a good deal.

November 10, 2006 - Asbury Park Press

Responding to increasing cancellations and growing inventory, national home builders are being forced to slow production and lay off workers.

November 10, 2006 - The Miami Herald

In Baltimore, a recent report has called for increasing housing density and decreasing building restrictions to reduce the gap between the need for and the availability of affordable housing.

November 10, 2006 - The Baltimore Sun