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Intown Atlanta's Population Explosion
Though the central city's numerous building cranes and new developments fueled population-gain assumptions, new government and regional estimates seem to confirm that intown Atlanta is experiencing a continuing renaissance.
China To Get Serious About Tackling Pollution
Rapid economic expansion has created rampant pollution in China, and officials are determined to clean it up in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
New Orleans' Spirit Survives
Despite the challenges, one year after Hurricane Katrina, the city's spirit survives in young adults who view the uncertainty as opportunity.
US Conference of Mayors Releases Homeland Security Report
Mayor's Conferences Releases Survey of 183 Cities on emergency preparedness and homeland security.
What Happened To The Hurricane Katrina Diaspora?
Joel Kotkin explores the reasons why those displaced by Hurricane Katrina have not moved back home and what it means for the cities where they are now living.
America's Aging Sewers In Deep Trouble
The nation's corroded sewer pipes have reached the end of their planned life cycle, but few people notice until they break.
Sneaky Campaign To Privatize Nationally Owned Land
Activist and singer-songwriter Carole King urges Americans to oppose bills that give away public land for private development.
Learning From Portland: Linking Land Use And Transportation
A film documenting Portland's success in moving people from cars to public transportation is airing on British television.
The Birth Of Modern Berlin And Paris
A new art exhibit illustrates the turn of the century transformations of two European cities, as documented by artists such as Monet, Pissarro and Toulouse-Lautrec.
Brad Pitt And Green Roofs
The Hollywood actor lends his celebrity status to promote sustainable architecture.
The Angriest Cities In America
Men's Health magazine judged 100 cities on high blood pressure, traffic congestion, aggravated assaults, workplace violence and speeding tickets.
Fresno Mayor And City Council Disagree On Global Warming Agreement
The City Council of Fresno, California, endorsed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement on July 18th to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the city's Mayor has stated he won't sign off on the proposal.
Voters Push For Rapid Rail In Detroit
Rapid bus systems recently received landslide victories in a number of counties near Detroit, Michigan, and the public support is helping to convince local politicians that the time may be right to build a rapid rail line from Detroit to Ann Arbor.
Immigration Has Growing Impact On New York's Suburbs
Immigration and gentrification is changing the composition of New York and its suburbs in a trend that reverses long-standing patterns of white flight from the city replaced by immigrant infill.
Drawing Lessons From Major Disasters
A new report contains lessons for planners and other public officials who are concerned about recent public disasters.
Infrastructure Key To Controlling Water Shortage
A report released by the World Wildlife Fund warns that water shortages are a problem all over the world, including industrialized countries. Repairing and improving water infrastructure is one of the essential steps to take to battle the shortage.
Those Pesky Parking Meters
The public's reaction was mixed when the first parking meters in downtown Boise, Idaho, in 1940.
California Considers Global Warming Solutions Act
California, the world's eight largest economy, is considering measures to address global change.
Major Economic And Demographic Shifts From Hurricane Katrina
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina reveals significant population shifts, huge losses for insurance companies, and a collapse in real estate values.
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
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