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What Kind Of Home Does $500K Get You In LA?
Half a million is now about the median price of a home in Los Angeles. So what can you get for this price? Not much, it turns out.
An 'Almost Infinite' Oil Resource For The U.S.?
Who is the largest foreign supplier of crude oil and petroleum products to the U.S.?
Top 15 Cities For Creative Workers
Fast Company identifies the fifteen top up-and-coming hubs for creative workers.
The Rebirth of Philadelphia
After years of being overlooked, Philadelphia is finally redefining itself as one of coolest cities in America.
For State Farmers and Their Land, New Respect
Michigan State University study concludes farmland should be regarded as a solid base for a new economic strategy.
Boston's Theatre District Project Flip-Flop
The Boston Redeveloment Authority continues to confuse those involved in a Theatre Disrict re-development project.
When Telecommuting Outstrips Transit
Technology is doing something transit planners have been unable to do for decades - get people out of their cars. People working from home now outnumber mass transit commuters in 27 of the nation's 50 largest metropolitan areas.
Does Driving 'Kill'?
A columnist argues that we should label automobiles with public health warnings in the same style as cigarette packets.
Florida Interviewed About Creative Class Theory
Richard Florida answers questions about his thesis -- that the Creative Class is a distinct segment that drives innovation, creates urban success, and is critical to American competitiveness.
Op-Ed To Thwart Referendum Of Racetrack Conversion to TOD
The City of San Mateo, CA, unanimously approves the conversion of a functioning, 1930's era, 83-acre racetrack into a mixed-use TOD. Opponents petition to put the proposal on the ballot.
A Black Eye For LEED Certification
San Jose City Hall is a marvel in green building -- so why hasn't it applied to become LEED certified?
Designing A Home From A 747
A wealthy environmentalist and her architect plan to build a luxury home from a junked 747. "It's 100% post-consumer waste."
A Primer On Lender Liability For Land Use Investments
Traditionally, lenders have made great efforts to ensure that they did not take on the risks associates with ownership of their borrowers' real estate. Now, lenders are embracing land ownership to stay competitive in the marketplace.
Louisiana Pushing Statewide Construction Standards
The proposed bill would set standards on how new homes are built.
Twenty Ideas For Rebuilding New Orleans
Two local citizens suggest twenty ideas for what to do with a devastated city.
Smart Growth In Coachella Valley
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments hosted a smart-growth forum to discuss how to handle the Valley's expanding population.
New Virginia Governor Played To Suburbs In Win
Suburban voters in Virginia concerned with transportation and growth control may have swung the election to the Democrat Gov.-elect Timothy Kaine in the governor's race.
'Managed Retreat' For Louisiana's Wetlands
According to a report by the National Academy of Sciences, restoring Louisiana's wetlands is "impossible".
Is Conservation An Endangered Species?
Most experienced environmental professionals will be retiring in the next decade, and research shows that young people are reluctant to work in conservation related fields.
New Housing Trend In D.C.
New housing developments have cropped up in areas of D.C. once known for their crime and poverty.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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