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San Francisco's Gold Crush

The soul of San Francisco is being drained by the new economy.

March 15 - MetropolisMag.com

Pittsburgh's Census Growth Secret

Only 10 out of 90 Pittsburgh neighborhoods gained population according to the Census 2000 numbers.

March 15 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Chicago Population Increases

Census 2000 numbers show population increases in many large, older cities like Chicago.

March 15 - Chicago Sun-Times

The Great Lakes: Mixing Water And Oil

The energy crisis has ignited a debate over drilling for oil and natural gas under the Great Lakes, the world's largest source of fresh water.

March 15 - The Chicago Tribune

Bush's U-Turn On Environment

Citing energy crisis, President Bush breaks campaign environmental promises.

March 14 - CBS News


Linking Development To Classrooms

Durham County is evaluating a proposed ordinance that would tie new development to existing school space.

March 14 - The News & Observer

Stay Tuned For The E-Traffic Report

Pilot programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta are using the Internet to help commuters.

March 14 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Housing Coalition Seeks Affordable Rentals

Housing industry coalition calls for increasing government insurance for affordable housing.

March 14 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Geocaching: High-Tech Hide-and-Seek

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is being used to add a high-tech twist to treasure hunts.

March 14 - National Geographic

Questioning The 2000 Census

An interview with demographics and sociology expert Tukufu Zuberi about the 2000 Census and the nation's changing demographic landscape.

March 14 - Time

City Plans Green Buildings

From the new Central Library to the new Civic Center, Seattle's civic buildings are going green--being built with energy efficiency, water conservation, recycled materials and improved environmental quality in mind.

March 14 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Auto-Totalitarians

Some commentators attack supporters of transit for being "anti-auto" -- but their real agenda is to force Americans to drive or die.

March 14 - Buffalo Beat

Top Cities For Expanding Businesses

Cincinnati tops this list of expansion cities for growing businesses; the booming sunbelt cities are also popular.

March 14 - Plant Sites And Parks

Urban Growth - Too Much Of A Good Thing?

A "smart growth" discussion for the masses.

March 13 - Better Homes And Gardens

Fueling Growth In Oregon

In this Op-Ed article, Candice Guth outlines how the state is actually encouraging growth.

March 13 - The Oregonian

A Surprise From Philly

An overview of demographic change in Philadelphia, PA.

March 13 - USA Today

Luring High Tech From Silicon Valley

With the recent power crisis compounding the cost of doing business in Silicon Valley, some states are trying to lure high tech firms from California.

March 13 - The Seattle Times

Conservation Threatened

A federal program to protect Wisonsin wetlands is in danger of being eliminated.

March 13 - The Chicago Tribune

Census Numbers Highlight Racial Diversity

Census 2000 numbers confirm the racial and ethnic diversity of the U.S.

March 13 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Having Your Home At Your Office

There is too much office space. Housing rent is more stable than office rent. So convert and let people live there.

March 13 - The Los Angeles Times

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