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Block Grants Help Revive Towns
The federal Community Development Block Grants are helping to revive towns in Michigan.
Southwest Land Reparations
Should the U.S. pay reparations for tracts of land in New Mexico that were taken in 1832?
Atlanta's Battle With Telecom Street Cuts
Atlanta passes a law that requires companies laying fiber optic cable to return the street to it's original condition.
Dallas' 10-Year Progress Report
In 1991 a report warned that Dallas would be gridlocked by 2001. Ten years later, the Dallas News looks at the city's progress.
Architectural Free For All On N.Y. East River
Five architect teams are competing to create a master plan for Queens West in New York.
The Skyscraper As Artist's Canvas
The MGM Tower in Century City, California is underway. Scott Johnson is the architect for this 35-story high-rise.
My Own Personal Monorail
Karl Parker documents his personal odyssey to build a monorail.
Rural Housing In Trouble
President Bush's budget provisions raise concerns for rural housing.
To Sample Or Not?
The Census Bureau makes it decision to not use sampling. Was it right?
Fighting The NIMBYs
A monastery in Morristown developing a senior living complex is facing strong opposition from its neighbors.
Obsolete Malls Across The U.S.
A study finds that over 100 enclosed regional malls are already in steep decline in the United States, and many more are at imminent risk.
Farmers Can't Afford To Protect Environment
Conservation programs that help farmers protect the environment are short of funds.
Graphic Ad Ensures A Reaction
New advertising campaign shocks readers into thinking about loss of natural habitat due to rapid development. At least one newspaper turns away the ads for fear of offending readers.
Oregon's Controlled Growth A Magnet
Its environmental and controlled growth policies attract people to Oregon.
Building On Ideas For Urban Conservation
A building that survived the recent earthquake in the Pacific Northwest is an example of a trend towards architecture that is both innovative and environmentally sensitive.
Regional Government For Land Use & Transportation
A regional government that controls land use and transportation decisions for the Dallas-Fort Worth region should be created.
Before The Bay Is Beyond Repair
A report by the Chesapeake Bay Commission raises important issues about land preservation in the regions watershed.
Cleveland Neighborhood Springs Back To Life
Ohio City uses history to drive its future.
Wireless Vehicle Tracking
New wireless systems are capable of tracking vehicles and people all over the planet.
What's Wrong With Kansas City?
If you are unhappy with a city's services, is deannexation worth considering, or is it going too far?
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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