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This isn't Your Parents' City of the Future
Planning for the challenges facing tomorrow's cities will require a "re-think" of the way we build as a species.
Federal Power Vs. Local Tax Revenues
City tax revenues may be compromised for federal courthouse.
D.C. Strip Mall Owners Sue Development Company
The National Capital Revitalization Corp. is being sued by the owners of the Skyland Shopping Center to prevent redevelopment of the property.
Gehry Skyscraper For L.A.'s Grand Avenue
Architect Frank Gehry was selected to design a skyscraper for the Grand Avenue residential and retail complex.
Leading The Way For Greener Lifestyle
The city of Beddington's 'Zero Energy Development' housing project is at the forefront of a radical shift in urban development.
Global Warming Progress In The U.S.
President Bush has acknowledged the link between human activities and global warming. Now it's time for action.
Big Cities Haul Trash To Rural Towns
As urban landfills close, large cities are looking to smaller cities to house its waste.
Rethinking Free Parking
Alan Ehrenhalt revisits Donald Shoup’s "The High Cost of Free Parking"
European 'Microcar' Debuts In The U.S.
A Mesa, Arizona resident became the second person in the U.S. to buy a Smart car.
The Potential Of Public Markets
Why cities should cherish -- and support -- their public markets.
Target Store Could Save Boston Shopping Center
Plans are in place to spend over $1 million to improve the Downtown Crossing shopping district.
NEA, EPA Announce Governors' Institute On Community Design
An initiative by the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency aims to support governors’ leadership in good community design and innovative planning.
Baltimore Organization Calls For An End To Blight
Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development is calling on city leaders to pass a $50 million bond to help raze abandoned buildings, and rebuild on the property.
Famed Architect Could Be Living Illegally Aboard A Ferry
Officials are investigating allegations that Olle Lundberg is using a ferry in San Francisco as his primary residence.
Maryland Moves Ahead With Controversial Plans For Super-Highway
The plans, once thought to be dead, will connect several counties in lower Maryland.
City's Strategic Plan Attracts Town Center Developer
Within one year of adoption of its Strategic Plan, the City of Largo, Florida has attracted a $145 million investment for development a mixed-use town center.
The Oak Tree As Unsung Hero
No other tree, the author says, played such an integral role in the creation and development of human civilization.
Destiny USA: A Real Green Mega-Mall
The ambitious renewable energy goals of the $20 billion mega-mall are real, says Joel Makower.
New Jersey's Transportation Infrastructure On Verge Of Collapse
A study predicts dire consequences for New Jersey's roads if more isn't done to combat road conditions and public transportation woes.
Weak Transit Costs Metro Detroiters Dearly
Region spends more on transportation than almost any other
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