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One Billion Dollar Plan Unveiled For Atlanta's Signature Street
<p>The ambitious plan proposes to transform Peachtree Street with new streetcars, parks and other amenities. But skeptics wonder if such a massive overhaul is feasible -- or even necessary.</p>
Making Public Policy at 2 A.M.
<p>Bill Fulton, smart growth expert and a City Council member in Ventura, California, recounts a marathon eight hour city council meeting and two controversial land use projects the council approves.</p>
Building Boom In Colombia's 'Secret' City
<p>A construction boom is transforming Cartagena. Some are concerned that tourism and rapid development will degrade the city's charm.</p>
Painting Bush Green
<p>How the White House is portraying President Bush as a longtime supporter of the efforts to combat global warming.</p>
Romanian County Seeks Stake In Dracula's Castle
<p>A county in Central Romania has expressed interest in purchasing the castle used by the 15th Century medieval ruler who inspired the tale of "Dracula" -- seeing the castle as an opportunity to increase tourism in the Eastern European country.</p>
Anti-Sprawl Development Guidelines Approved In Alabama
<p>Sweeping guidelines have been approved in Shelby County, Alabama, that will strictly govern the development of housing subdivisions. The new regulations require a mixture of uses and an increase in walkability and green space.</p>
L.A.'s Grand Avenue Project Approved
Plans for a broad mixed-use, transit-oriented development have received approval from the Los Angeles City Council and County Board of Supervisors, moving closer to the creation of a what civic leaders hope is a cultural center in downtown L.A.
Condo Development Angers Miami Museum Lovers
<p>As another highrise condo development towers in Miami, local historic preservation advocates complain that the historic Vizcaya Museum's garden views will be permanently damaged.</p>
L.A. Also Looks To Create Ctiywide Wi-Fi Network
<p>Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced plans to create a citywide network providing free wireless Internet access. L.A. will join more than 300 cities nationwide that offer wireless access.</p>
When Public Parks Go Private
<p>Public parks across the nation are increasingly depending on private funding. So what's wrong with that?</p>
New Orleans Unified Plan Leaves Neighborhoods Stranded
<p>The Unified New Orleans Plan was supposed to unite seven separate, and often competing, official Hurricane Katrina rebuilding plans. But it has not been able to sidestep the controversial need to align the physical city to its shrunken population.</p>
Why A Bullet Train Is No Silver Bullet
<p>James E. Moore, chairman of the department of industrial and systems engineering at USC, argues that high speed rail linking major metro areas is not a solution for California's transportation needs.</p>
FEMA, Public Opinion Could Save Famed New Orleans Church
<p>A historic New Orleans Catholic church lauded for its engineering ingenuity is now at the crossroads of recovery and respect.</p>
Tenant Holds Out Against Eminent Domain For Phoenix Light Rail
<p>As plans push forward for the construction of a light rail system in Phoenix, Arizona, one man has refused to vacate the final property local governments need to acquire through eminent domain to complete the project.</p>
Miami's McMansion Moratorium
<p>A measure has been passed in South Miami that places a moratorium of construction of new two-story houses -- a measure aimed at preventing development of oversized homes, or McMansions.</p>
Houston Plans Citywide Wi-Fi Network
<p>The city of Houston is looking to create a wi-fi wireless Internet access network that covers the entire city. If approved, this would be the largest citywide wi-fi network in North America.</p>
More Road Tolls A Sure Thing In California's Future
<p>A $20 Billion transportation bond, approved by voters in Nov., was just the start. The governor and legislature have signaled interest in continuing toll road building via public-private partnerships financed by tolls, sure to upset many drivers.</p>
Big TOD Project Breaks Ground In L.A.
<p>Ground has been broken on an expansive transit-oriented development in the heart of Hollywood. A new hotel, apartment complex, and shopping center are part of the project, which is situated above one of L.A.'s subway stations.</p>
Dublin May Be On The Road To L.A.-Style Sprawl
<p>Urban researchers have released a report warning that Dublin, Ireland, may soon have a sprawling footprint comparable to Los Angeles, but with less than one quarter the population. The report also suggests more investment in public transportation.</p>
Olympics Eating London Farmland
<p>100-year-old plots of organic farmland in east London are in line to be bulldozed to make room for development of facilities for the 2012 Olympics -- a four-week-long event.</p>
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