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A Greener Bush?

Howard Kurtz comments on the recent string of pro-environment decisions by President Bush.

April 20 - The Washington Post

Tax May Fund Smart Growth Projects In Bay Area

The Association of Bay Area Governments may propose an increase in business property taxes, with all revenue directed to "smart growth" projects.

April 19 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Getting Business To Reduce Smog Emissions

Controversy surrounds rescue efforts to save Southern California's market based plan to cut emissions, know as Regional Clean Air Incentives Market, which has fallen short of expectations.

April 19 - The Los Angeles Times

Bush Administration Upholds Wetlands Regulation

The EPA has decided to leave in place a Clinton administration rule expanding protection to tens of thousands of acres of wetlands in the U.S.

April 19 - The New York Times

When Growth Management Fails, Build New Towns

Growth management is only slowing the eventual demise of the modern city. Richard Carson proposes starting over.

April 19 - Planetizen


Conserving In California

Faced with a serious energy crises, Californians are learning to conserve.

April 19 - The Washington Post

Bush Keeps Clinton's Lead Discharge Rule

The Bush administration endorses a lead emissions regulation proposed by Bill Clinton that will require business to report lead emissions details.

April 19 - The New York Times


The Arsenic Capital Of The Nation

The water system of Fallon, NV, delivers a high amount of arsenic to residents.

April 19 - The Chicago Tribune

The Future Of Seattle

Is Seattle's fortune chained to the technology renaissance that created it? The city looks for ways to "reboot" its future.

April 19 - Fast Company

The Changing Capital Needs Of Community Development

This article argues for the creation of a new form of capital to fit the emerging needs of multi-purpose, highly successful community development organizations.

April 19 - The Brookings Institution

Earth Day 2001 Goal: One Million Trees

American Forests, the country's oldest nonprofit conservation organization, has a goal to plant one million trees for Earth Day on April 22.

April 19 - American Forests

Gilmore Praises VDOT Reforms

Governor vows $130 million in yearly savings as a result of the agencies reforms.

April 18 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Mass Transit Rules The Road

Growth Surpasses Highway Use: D.C. Area Tops Average

April 18 - The Washington Post

NASA Maps Salt Lake's Hot Spots

NASA technology now streaking toward Mars to unlock secrets about the Red Planet helped map a not-so-mysterious spot: Salt Lake City.

April 18 - The Salt Lake Tribune

First Subdivision To Shelter Ancient Sites

An innovative new housing project co-exists with an archaeological dig.

April 18 - The Denver Post

Are PA Cities Working Together On Development Yet?

A forum at Temple-Ambler concluded it was still too early to tell whether a landmark law is making a difference.

April 18 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Preserving Civil War Battlefields

Recently named one of the Civil War's 25 most endangered battlefields, Newtonia, Mo is facing the development pressures of more housing and wider roads. Local efforts are underway to preserve the area.

April 18 - The Kansas City Star

The Rebirth Of Santa Monica Boulevard

After two years of misery for commuters and store owners, Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood is almost finished.

April 18 - The Los Angeles Times

Chicago Rewrites Its Zoning Code

The city's zoning code had not be rewritten in 44 years. But rewriting it certainly isn't easy.

April 18 - GlobeSt.com

Reverse White Flight In The Southwest

In the U.S. Southwest, Anglos reversed "white flight" trends, and moved back into the city.

April 18 - The Christian Science Monitor

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