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Uncertainties And Campaign PR At Ground Zero
NY Gov. George Pataki uses the Freedom Tower to advance his campaign, despite major uncertainties.
Wanted: Better Transportation, Will Pay For It
A poll shows that a majority of Americans would pay higher taxes if it would improve roads and public transit.
Protested Bronx Plant Given Mayoral Endorsement
Ignoring his own department's numbers, Bloomberg gave the green light to the wildly-disliked Van Cortland Park plan. Neighborhood officials see the deal as political cronyism.
How Developers Affect Communities
Real estate developers transform cities -- sometimes in ways we applaud, and other times in ways that make us cringe.
IRS Warning On Deductions For Conservation Easements
Will the IRS focus on land gifts have a chilling impact on donations to environmental groups?
Road Conditions Cost Drivers More Than Time
New Department of Transportation data shows that poor road work can lead to hundreds of dollars in extra vehicle costs.
Six Cities Vie For Relocated Montreal Expos
Major League Baseball is coming to one of six North American cities, and each proposal reflects a different aspect of both urban and suburban communities' constant push for prominence.
Dresden Reconstruction
A remarkable reconstruction effort is underway in Dresden, Germany, a city destroyed during the Second World War.
Predators, Population, And Safety Clash In Bombay
While the Indian city is known for its unique national park system, the pressure of an expanding population has led to a string of horrific maulings.
What Do Women Really Want? A Piece Of Real Estate
Single women are the second biggest category of homebuyers, outpacing single men
The Cost Of Dating In The City
A new index shows which U.S. cities are pocketbook friendly when it comes to courtship.
Breaking Ground For Workforce Housing In Los Angeles
A "smart growth equity fund" brings together housing and employment for middle-income households in L.A.
London 2010: 'City Of The Sky'
As London considers adding more skyscrapers to its city center, some worry that the city may lose its unique character — can high-rises coexist with 19th-century offices and rowhomes without harming the urban fabric?
Suburban 'Last Mile' Solution
A proposed personal monorail and advanced cellphone technology would reduce Palo Alto office park SOV commute trips and reclaim parking spaces for in-fill housing.
Traffic Forecasting Models Taking Real Driving Into Account
A traffic simulation system is accurately predicting jams on Germany's autobahn network up to an hour before they happen.
Las Vegas Monorail Finally Ready To Open
After several delays, the four-mile, $654 million Las Vegas monorail is set to open to the public on July 15th.
The End Of The Housing Bubble?
With the increase in the Fed's interest rate, there is much speculation that the housing bubble in the Bay Area is about to burst
Brewtown Is Brimming With Bridges
By the end of 2005, Milwaukee will boast eight design-savvy new bridges.
The Most Restrictive Land Use Law In The Nation?
A new law being considered in King County, WA, will restrict residents from building on more 10 percent of their land.
Romans Say, 'Color Me Angry.'
While the Eternal City is slowly being repainted in more 'historically accurate' shades, many citizens claim the policy deprives the city of its 'soul.'
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
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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