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Preservationists Concerned About 'Demolition Loophole'

Historic Preservationists in Savannah, GA, are concerned about a loophole that allows the demolition of historic building just by waiting for one year.

June 8 - Savannah Morning News

Resident Groups Organize To Oppose Development

Residents in Southern Maryland organize to control sprawl and preserve open space.

June 8 - The Washington Post

Low Income Housing Can Lead To Segregation

Officials in San Diego cite that unless affordable housing starts being built throughout the county, the region will be racially segregated.

June 7 - North County Times Escondido-Oceanside-Vista

High Tech Vertical Pollution?

We want all the benefits of technology in our homes -- but are we willing to pay the price in aesthetics?

June 7 - The Arizona Republic

Mortgage Market Changes May Put Older Urban Areas At A Disadvantage

Changes in the multifamily mortgage market have transformed a fragmented, localized mortage market into a highly liquid one. Certain segments of the market -- in particular, small rental properties in urban areas -- may well be underserved.

June 7 - The Brookings Institution


Environmentalists File Suit Against WWII Memorial

The battle over a proposed World War II memorial in Washington D.C. continues with two groups filing a suit against the project.

June 7 - The Washington Post

The Newest Trends In Malls

The new "lifestyle center" may soon combine the best of past and present shopping experiences.

June 7 - The Chicago Tribune


TV Documentary On Urban Sprawl Available Online

Television documentary "The Sprawling Of America" examines the history of urban sprawl in Michigan.

June 7 - The Detroit News

Does Smart Growth Cause Traffic Congestion?

Wendell Cox argues that anti-sprawl measures lead to higher home prices and traffic congestion.

June 7 - Cincinnati Business Courier

Satellites Help Planners Understand Sprawl

Urban planners and state agencies are using satellite-based imaging technology to learn more about urban sprawl, runoff, water quality, and other planning issues.

June 7 - Space Daily

Group Fights Gentrification In Manhattan Neighborhood

A historic preservation group is organizing to prevent the gentrification of an industrial Manhattan neighborhood.

June 7 - The New York Times

TV Documentary: The History Of Urban Sprawl

Television documentary "The Sprawling Of America' examines the history of urban sprawl in Michigan.

June 6 - The Detroit News

Developing A Vision For Tampa

The city, which image lags behind Miami and Orlando, is looking to cities like Austin, TX for a vision for its future.

June 6 - The Tampa Tribune

East Bay Housing Week: Finding An Affordable Home

Several events help first-time buyers and renters find affordable housing.

June 6 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

The Politics of Free-Market Environmentalism

The free-market approach to environmentalism is slowly winning supporters.

June 6 - The Washington Post

Tandem Housing: Good Or Bad?

After two years of debate, planners and officials in the City of Orlando has decided to limit the practice of Tandem housing.

June 6 - The Orlando Sentinel

Diversity Linked To Tech Success

This survey finds that diversity - measured by the proportion of gay couples, artists, and foreign-born residents - is an important indicator of a metropolitan area's strength in high-technology businesses.

June 6 - The Brookings Institution

Metropolis 2020: Healthy Businesses And Affordable Housing

Chicago area businesses rally to put jobs within access of public transit and affordable housing.

June 6 - Chicago Sun-Times

Bill Encourages Public Transit, Car-pooling

A Massachusetts bill proposes tax breaks for businesses that encourage employees' use of public transport and car pools.

June 6 - The Boston Globe

Atlanta's Transportation Superagency Struggling

Created to address regional air quality and traffic congestion that ran afoul of federal clean air laws, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority has yet to produce any tangible evidence that it is fulfilling its purpose after two years of existance.

June 6 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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