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Proposed Bills To Further Safeguard Homeowner Rights
Lawmakers in Arizona are pushing for reform to curb the abuse of power by Homeowner Associations.
Critic Compares Wal-Mart WIth Nazi 'Blitzkrieg'
One of Arizona's best-known businessmen criticizes Wal-Mart's devastating effect on communities and local businesses.
New York's City-wide Street Light Competition
It's a thrilling time... to be a street-light enthusiast.
People And Pavement
Context-sensitive design works in Michigan.
Pigeons In The Fast Lane
It's long been known that birds use natural landmarks to navigate. Now scientists say pigeons are using a new tool to guide their way: roads and rail tracks.
Whetting The Olympic Dream
Andrew Yang explores New York City's bid for hosting the 2012 Olympics.
City Centers Expands As Residents Seek Affordable Urban Living
In Philadelphia, urban residents flock to the fringes of the urban core in search of affordable housing.
Non-profit Ventures To Fill Mass Transit Gap
Mass transit advocates call for a regional approach to moving people to jobs and services they need.
Wal-Mart Battles For California
Some California cities and counties have banned mega=stores in response to Wal-Mart's expansion plans but the giant retailer is fighting back.
Southern California Losing Ground
The recently published 'State of the Region 2003' report finds that Southern California is becoming less competitive relative to the rest of the nation.
Royal Town Planning Institute (UK) Appoints New President
Mike Hayes, 56, accepts the top position at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
The Crumbling Of A Street
Brooklyn Heights’ Montague Street becomes inundated with commercialism, unbeknownst to the locals.
A Deadly Plague Of Slums
Mike Davis warns that concentrated poverty and poor santitation in Asian and African slums could cause a worldwide public health catastrophe.
Wal-Mart Forced To Prove The Value Of Its Supercenters
Next month, voters in Contra Costa County, CA, will decide if Wal-Mart supercenters belong in their community.
Portland, Maine: Growth Comes At A Price
Portland, Maine tops a variety of lists as one of the most livable communities in America, but can it afford to pay the price of its success?
Political Power Gravitating to Canada's Cities
Canada's new urban reality is making provincial governments appear increasingly obsolete.
Is Gambling A Solution For California?
The Golden State considers whether more Las Vegas-style gambling is an answer to its giant budget shortfall.
Is Licensing Street Performers A Good Solution?
Would a city ordinance that regulates the bleak street performing scene in the City of Baltimore be an impetus for its growth and enliven the city streets? Or would it have a crippling effect?
The Success Of Transit Villages
Transit villages are becoming popular -- and economically successful -- throughout Southern California.
Does Density Make A City Thrive?
The population density of Paris is about three times that of Boston. If Boston's population were tripled, would it would become another Paris?
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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