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Top Housing Markets
Nationwide home prices have risen an average 8%, but 10 markets have seen increases up to 25%.
What Makes The Bay Area Successful?
How does the Bay Area compare with the rest of the nation in terms of housing, transportation, education, and economy?
NYC To Change Codes For Skyscrapers
New York City's sweeping plan to change building codes for high-rises is an indication of how the Sept 11th attacks could transform the nation's skyscrapers.
Do We Value Gas Over Water?
U.S. consumers, unlike their global counterparts, pay more on average for water than gasoline.
Farms On City Roofs
Growing plants on roofs help improve urban environment.
Lesson From WTC Rebuidling: Architecture Matters!
Although development in the U.S. typically treats architecture as an afterthought, writes John King, the WTC is proving that architecture matters.
America's Favorite Hometown Businesses
Well known writers discuss their favorite "Main Street USA" businesses -- what makes America's old main streets unique.
Seattle: A City Under Siege
The Los Angeles Times presents an in-depth look at the decline of the once-great Emerald City. What went wrong?
Jacksonville's Failing Automated Skyway
Jackson's automated skyway is a model of efficiency. The only problem is that no one is riding it.
Portland Transit: Case Study In Success
Tri-Met's general manager opines on why Portland's transit system has been so successful.
Residents Organize And Create Master Plan For Town
Caspar, CA, has an ecologically-sensitive master plans designed by its residents.
Protecting The Disappearing Commons
David Bollier explains the concept of "commons" and reviews the impact of"marketization of large swaths" of shared assets in the U.S, on natural resources, property rights, biotechnology, and the Internet.
NIMBYism Hampers Smart Growth
Builders interested in developing "in-fill" housing meet resistance.
Housing Prices: Winners, Wealth, And The Subsidy Game
There's more to skyrocketing housing prices than basic supply and demand: Winners, wealth and subsidies.
Poll: Majority Of Americans Support Amtrak
Survey results show a majority of Americans strongly support Amtrak.
Buying Coastal Wetlands From Developers
A new California bond measure would allocate $3.4 billion to allow the state to buy back coastal wetlands and watersheds from developers.
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Understanding Rising Housing Prices: Winners, Wealth, and the Subsidy Game
There's more to skyrocketing housing prices than basic supply and demand.
Court Ruling A Blow To Sprawl Opponents
New Jersey State Supreme Court upheld its controversial descisions that supports housing for the poor.
Comment On Surface Transit Programs Online
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta invites Americans to comment on future surface transportation programs.
California's High-Speed Rail Project On Track
The Executive Director of the California High Speed Rail Authority, discusses the creation of a high speed rail system in California.
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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