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Durham Trying To Rid City Of Commercial Eyesores
Residents want the city to pass an ordinance to allow the demolition of abandoned commercial buildings, but property owners say the rule would be problematic.
Sprawl Isn't Only In The Eye Of The Beholder
Columnist Daniel Weintraub recounts Sacramento State public policy professor Rob Wassmer's criticisms of a recent Brookings Institution study on sprawl in the U.S.
Frank Gehry vs Playa Vista Environmentalists
Architect Frank Gehry has been asked by environmentalists to resign from his position as designer of the Playa Vista project.
Vibrant Neighborhoods Cure Sprawl
A new report offers alternatives to the developmental sprawl that has dominated real estate growth over the last 50 years.
The 'Browning' Of North Carolina
North Carolina is becoming one of the fastest growing immigrant hubs in the country.
Military Base To Tourist Attraction
San Francisco's old Presidio military base will be converted to a tourist attraction and campus.
How Sprawl Helps
Researchers at Tufts University concludes that sprawl increases affordability of housing, and closes racial differences in homeownership.
Redeveloped Areas Get Electric Cars in OC
Anaheim, CA is giving free use of electric cars to low-income residents as part of an antipollution project.
Corps Tries To Balance Sparrows And Communities
A federal plan to protect endangered sparrows in the Everglades National Park would increase water levels in a key canal and remove a levee. Area farmers and communities oppose the plan.
Wider Sidewalks For World-Famous Public Space
Wider sidewalks in New York's Times Square are welcome but more needs to be done.
Cleaning Cheasapeake Bay
Some progress has been made in cleaning up the Cheasapeake Bay which has been threatened by pollution and land development.
A Crusade To Protect Florida's Beaches
Florida residents seek new zoning and laws to protect their beaches' 95%-pure quartz sand.
The Mother Road: 66 at 75
The legendary Route 66, an "enduring American icon", celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Seattle Puts Affordable Housing In The Driver's Seat
Under a plan approved by the City Council, developers who want to build big must contribute to a new city housing fund or set aside more of their new buildings as low and moderate income housing.
More Cities Are Misapplying Eminent Domain
Courts question the use of eminent domain to simply transfer property to another private owner.
Minnesota's Anti-carpool Lane Experiment
The Minnesota legislature wanted to try opening the carpool and bus lanes to general traffic. They found out that it is not a simple matter.
HUD Joins Faith-Based Group For Home Renovation Project
A Washington, D.C., faith-based group is teaming up with HDU to renovate and sell hundreds of vacant homes in the D.C. area.
Comiskey Park: An Example Of How Not To Build Stadiums
Comiskey Park has become every stadium architect's nightmare: It's the place where other designers learn what not to do.
Loudoun Adopts Strict Growth Controls
After 19 months of dabate, Loudoun County adopts strict growth controls; opponents protest while experts give mixed reviews.
Towns Oppose 'Nuke Train'
A controversial federal plan to transport spent nuclear fuel by train is meeting opposition from residents in towns along the route.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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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