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Homeowners Take Advantage Of 'Green' Loan Incentives

Rewarding homeowners who have energy-efficient homes has gained momentum with loan companies.

August 1 - Sustainable Business Insider

The Case For Community Schools

Designer of un-conventional schools talks about improving outcomes for students and neighborhoods.

August 1 - The Planning Report

Study Finds Parking Availability Encourages Driving

Study recommends imposing maximum parking limits, not minimum.

August 1 - San Francisco Examiner

Calatrava's Chigago Fordham Spire Design Drawing Concern

Worries over terrorist threats are just one concern about the newly proposed Lake Shore Drive skyscraper.

August 1 - The Chicago Tribune

Are Zoning Laws Causing Real Estate Bubble?

Maybe zoning laws are causing the real-estate bubble.

August 1 - Slate


Tunnel Safety A Main Concern For U.S.

Most US tunnels are antiquated, and ill equipped to handle a terrorist attack.

August 1 - MSNBC

Billion Great Lakes Plan Trigger Cleanup Or Brush-off?

So far, Great Lakes restoration has many friends and few dollars.

August 1 - Michigan Land Use Institute


LA To Restrict Mansionization

The new ordinance would be a first step for Los Angeles in restricting housing sizes in one neighborhood to no greater than 40% of the lot size.

August 1 - Los Angeles Daily News

Old Wal-Mart In New Orleans Gets New Life As Asian Market

The new Hong Kong Plaza used the old Wal-Mart structure as a blueprint for its development.

July 31 - The Times-Picayune

The Joys Of Reclaimed Wood

Several lumber and furniture companies, are now offering a product line that prominently features salvaged wood.

July 31 - Sustainable Business Insider

Massachusetts Car-Sharing Company Secures Funds For Expansion

Zipcar plans to open offices in 11 other metro areas.

July 31 - Smart Growth Online

Bernal Heights Opposes Building Of Home Depot

An editorial looks at the many concerns with building a Home Depot in an already crowded area of San Francisco.

July 31 - San Francisco Bay Guardian News

Interview With Population Connection CEO John Seager

Emagazine interviews John Seager on a variety of population growth issues.

July 31 - Emagazine

The Story Of A Historic Boston Thoroughfare

By utilizing photos, text, and a widespread community effort, 32 new porcelain panels at eight Silverline Bus stops will recount the history of Washington Street "one of Boston's most important -- and most neglected --thoroughfares."

July 30 - The Boston Globe

Seoul's Mayors Spearheads A 'Green' Revolution

Bi-weekly series on mayors of the world's supercities focuses on Seoul's mayor.

July 30 - International Herald Tribune

Provo Zoning Aids Affordability Says HUD

Overlays allowing granny flats and customized zoning for unique development situations meet needs, reduce excessive regulations, promote affordable housing.

July 30 - Daily Herald

E-ZPass The Next Big Thing In New Hampshire

Sales of the E-ZPass have surpassed all expectations, driven by intense media coverage and government controversy.

July 30 - Toll Road News

Conservation Groups Eye Potential Lawsuit

Debate Over Moosehead Lake development heats up.

July 30 - Portland Press Herald

Friday Funny: Cities Fight To Preserve Burger Kings

Neighborhood preservationists worry as fast food joints close around the country.

July 29 - The Onion

Impact Fees And Affordable Housing

The increasing use of impact fees raises serious concerns about the effect of impact fees will have on the affordability of housing.

July 29 - HUD News

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