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Census 2000: U.S. Adds 33 Million

During the 1990s the U.S. saw its largest population increase in 10 years.

April 14 - National Geographic

Saving Phoenix's Obsolete Ghetto

Despite obsolete public housing, its residents fight to keep the Phoenix housing projects.

April 14 - The Arizona Republic

The Smallest County In The U.S.

According to results from the 2000 Census, the smallest U.S. county is Loving County, Texas, with 67 people.

April 14 - USA Today

APA Launches Online Resource For Youth Education

The American Planning Association launches an online newsletter for teaching and involving youth in community planning.

April 14 - American Planning Association

A Comeback For Historic Main Streets

A survey of 200 historic business districts finds that business is good, and property values are rising.

April 14 - Business Week


Florida Proposes Controversial Water Plan

Faced with water shortages, Florida is proposing a plan to inject untreated, partly contaminated water into underground water banks. And it wants the E.P.A. to waive safety rules.

April 13 - The New York Times

Global Warming Linked To Greenhouse Gases

Two studies provide strong evidence of the link between greenhouse gases and global warming.

April 13 - The Washington Post


Most Endangered U.S. Rivers

Environmental group American Rivers has released a list of the most endangered rivers in the U.S.

April 13 - National Geographic

Urban Writing Award

The Southampton Institute in the United Kingdom is sponsoring a competition for the most original non-fiction text on an urban theme.

April 13 - Psychogeography.co.uk

Stacking Stores In Mid-City L.A. OKd

A Home Depot stacked atop a Costco will include an MTA bus terminal, a McDonald's, a storage facility and parking.

April 13 - The Los Angeles Times

Why Sprawl Must Be Stopped

A college student voices her opinion about sprawl and why a new generation needs to do something about it.

April 13 - Indiana Daily Student

The Gentrification Of Harlem

What can be done to preserve economic diversity in New York's Harlem neighborhood?

April 13 - The New York Times

Legislation For Smart Growth Planning

The House reintroduces a bill to help states practice smart growth planning.

April 13 - American Planning Association

GM Announces A Disposable Automobile

General Motors announces a low-cost, disposable car, The Onion reports.

April 13 - The Onion

Does Sprawl Cause Sprawling Waistlines?

Does suburban sprawl cause health problems related to lack of exercise? Researchers aim to find out with a $4 million transportation study.

April 13 - Savannah Morning News

Bush's Five-Point Plan For Urban Renewal

George W. Bush presents a five-point plan to the U.S. Conference of Mayors National Summit on Investment in the New American City.

April 12 - PRNewswire

HHS May Take Over Homeless Programs

Combating homelessness could betransferred from the Department of Housing and Urban Development toHealth and Human Services.

April 12 - The Washington Post

Philadelphia Takes Over Disney Site

The city takes control of a proposed development for $12 million after Disney fails to come up with a suitable alternative.

April 12 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Beautiful Billboards

Columbia, South Carolina is using unsold billboards to display public art.

April 12 - Governing

Translucent Concrete: Will It Transform Architecture?

It is still very much in the research stage, but could translucent concrete dramatically transform buildings and cities?

April 12 - MetropolisMag.com

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