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Sears Tower To Be Sold For $835 Million
The Chicago landmark makes a comeback.
Ethnic Enclaves In The Urbanism Of America
How should culture be managed from the point of view of urban form?
A Woman Of Influence
Herber Muschamp provides a snapshot of the career of Zaha Hadid, winner of the 2004 Pritzker Prize, architecture's top honor.
Wal-Mart's Cultural Strategy
Wal-Mart's expansion into urban Los Angeles is led by an aggressive 'black cool' public relations campaign.
Wal-Mart Breaks Out Of Its Box
After years of expanding primarily in rural and suburban locations, the giant retailer begins to adapt to more urban locations.
The Mapmakers
Welcome to the home of Thomas Bros. Maps, where 'map geeks aren't made. They're born.'
Global Warming Treaty Turns 10
The Kyoto Protocol is 10 years old. What has it achieved?
AIA Announces Housing Award Winners
The American Institute of Architects announces 11 recipients of 2004 Housing Awards for community design, and housing.
Hadid Becomes First Woman To Win Architecture's Top Honor
Baghdad-born British architect Zaha Hadid makes history by being the first woman to be awarded the prestigious 2004 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Examining The Impact Of Arts On The Economy
Minnesota Public Radio interviews Professor Ann Markusen about her research analyzing the economic impact of artists.
The Return Of Main Street
A housing project inspired by New Urbanism launches in East Fishkill, N.Y.
Can Southern California Be Saved From A Mobility Meltdown?
Coordinating land use and transportation crucial for Southern California's future.
The 'Straight Story' About Urban Living
Are real estate agents misleading potential home buyers about crime in "up and coming" urban areas?
An Unlikely Smart Growth Advocate Comes To Power
The Los Angeles Times profiles Rick Cole, one of the nation's best known smart growth advocates, and the new city manager of Ventura, CA.
Mega-Churches: The New Inhabitants Of Sprawl
The new spiritual centers sprouting in the nation's sprawling suburbs are extravagant, extra-large, and controversial.
Touring The World's Largest Public Works Project
The L.A. Times Magazine's editor tours China's Yangtze River to visit the Three Gorges Dam, now two-thirds complete.
Granholm Promotes People-Friendly Road Design
Governor's "context-sensitive" approach could resolve old highway battles.
Encouraging Young People To Think About Their Built Environment
British 'Spacemakers' project offers a thought-provoking approach to inclusive urban planning and design practices.
FEATURE
In Defense of the Threatened Hope VI Program
Grants dedicated to revitalizing distressed public housing are needed to correct flawed Federal housing policies of the past.
Clearing The Air In California
The Environmental Protection Agency will begin enforcing tougher air quality standards next year. Reason offers a fast-track approach to compliance.
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