Housing

North Hollywood CRA Project In Trouble

The EIR for the commercial complex next to the N. Hollywood subway station indicates air and traffic problems.

December 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Redevelopment's Toll In Houston

In a city without zoning, redevelopment has become a popular tool for development. But is the human price to high?

December 4, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Searching For Space, Cities Go Vertical

Given the trend to go vertical, it's no wonder that Dallas is planning the world's tallest building.

December 4, 2000 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Battle For Seattle's Waterfront

Fisheries and lumber mills are facing extinction as Puget Sound is being redeveloped for condominiums and offices with a view.

December 3, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Olympic Bid Could Provide Public Housing

Tampa Housing Authority Officials are looking to work with the Florida 2012 Olympic Committee to build new units.

December 2, 2000 - The Tampa Tribune

Tampa Factory Transforming Into Housing

A non-profit group is planning to renovate an abandoned cigar factory into new apartments.

December 1, 2000 - The Tampa Tribune

Being Green Makes Money

Sustainable development isn't just good environmental policy, it makes financial sense as well.

December 1, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Bay Cities Quibble Over Housing

Several municipalities are concern over the recently released state housing needs mandate.

December 1, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Pollution May Doom Downtown L.A. Schools

L.A. School Board says environmental problems in downtown L.A. may prevent new schools from being in the area and "require some existing schools to shut down."

November 30, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Environmentalists Sue To Stop High-Tech Campus

Environmentalists are suing the city of San Jose to stop a new technology research park by Cisco Systems.

November 29, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Sprawl Vs. High-Density Housing

A survey shows that overcrowding in San Francisco has made residents more open to innovative housing concepts.

November 29, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

New Fenway Park Hits Roadblocks

After an acrimonious hearing, a proposed $600 million new Fenway Park in Boston looks unlikely.

November 29, 2000 - The Boston Globe

Economic Gardening

Littleton, Colorado's healthier approach to economic development.

November 29, 2000 - Chris Gibbons

City Seeking To Lure Builders

Housing developers are shunning Philadelphia; here's what the city needs to do to bring them back.

November 28, 2000 - The Philadelphia Daily News

Texas Growth Drains Water Supply

There is not enough water to support Texas' growth. Predictions are so severe El Paso in considering bannng lawns.

November 26, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Stanford Faces Growth Restrictions

Faced with a low-cost housing crunch, Stanford University is under pressure to expand.

November 25, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Habitat Planning A Subdivision

Habitat for Humanity is planning a 22-home subdivision in Piru, California. This is its most ambitious project yet.

November 24, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Boston Praised For Turnaround In Public Housing

According to a HUD report, the Boston Public Housing Authority has transformed its reputation.

November 24, 2000 - The Tampa Tribune

Revival For Ventura Harbor

Channel Islands Harbor is struggling. Developers are proposing to revamp a major hotel and restaurant.

November 23, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Digital Dublin

High-tech office campuses proposed for Alameda County are likely to be incorporated into a new Digital Dublin.

November 23, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

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