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Developer Avoids Infrastructure Costs In Nebraska
A large subdivision in Nebraska is generating controversy over a zoning change that allows the developer to avoid paying for road improvements and maintenance. Residents fear this will open the door for other developers to find the same loophole.
Unincorporated Become Incorporated In Florida
Broward County, Florida, will take a large step Friday towards completing its plan to incorporate the county's 60 unincorporated areas by 2010. Only 14,000 people will still live in unincorporated areas, down from over 150,000 10 years ago.
Universities Integrate Design Education, Environmental Practices
A look at six programs in the U.S. that are putting environmental principles to practice in education.
The Poor State Of Planning In Jamaica?
An Op-Ed by the Jamaica Gleaner offers a look into the state of planning in Jamaica.
Big Three U.S. Auto Makers Commit To Fuel Efficiency
Falling gas prices are not deterring Detroit from it's new mission of fuel efficiency. All three domestic auto manufacturers are committed to achieving 30 mpg for mid-sized vehicles, driven largely by consumer demand.
Metro Detroit: Where The Streets Have Interesting Names
With over 23,000 miles of streets and roads and more to come, naming thoroughfares in metro Detroit is fast turning into a creative exercise.
U.S. Embassy In London Refuses To Pay Congestion Charge
London Mayor Ken Livingstone wants the U.S. Embassy in London to pony up $1.6 million in unpaid congestion charging fees.
Are Real Estate Reviews A Good Thing?
Two new web sites, ZipRealty, Inc. and Reply Inc., allow customers to post reviews of homes. Some are meant to be humorous, but some are mean-spirited and misleading. Is this the future of on-line real estate?
So Exactly Who Is Moving Downtown?
South Carolina's capital city, Columbia, is experiencing an unprecedented downtown condo boom. A wide array of people are readily snatching them up, from baby boomers to young professionals.
When Growing Energy Demand And Land Conservation Collide
Fierce battles may arise between regional energy interests providing power to Northern Virginia’s sprawling suburbs and local land conservationists.
New Port, New City
As a new international port sets to open in 2010, a nearby rural area in South Korea is being scouted to be the nation's next major metropolis.
Maryland Sewage Treatment Tax Is Green Light For Developers
A Maryland statewide tax that provides communities with funding to improve sewage treatment facilities has been used as an excuse to increase sprawling development.
New York Times Special Report On Ground Zero Rebuilding
A 24-page special report looks at the "combination of big money, prime real estate, bottomless grief, artistic ego and dreams of legacy" that has left Ground Zero as "a 16-acre, 70-foot-deep hole in the heart of Lower Manhattan."
Ground Zero Design 'Miss The Point'
The three tower designs unveiled for Ground Zero last week mostly miss the point, writes The Slatin Report: It's not about them.
Will Deep Water Drilling Prevent The End Of Oil?
The new oil and gas field discovered in the Gulf of Mexico is of epic proportion -- not only in amount of oil (increasing US reserves by 50%), but the technology used to tap it. A new wave of deep water drilling is to be expected.
The Rise Of Shanghai
In the first of two installments, the Boston Globe delves into the ever-changing built environment of Shanghai, one of China's fastest growing cities.
The Youngest Mayor In America
After the recent death of previous mayor Bob O’Connor, Luke Ravenstahl has found himself to be the youngest mayor of any major city in the Country.
NYC Official Says 'Time To Act' On Congestion
New York City Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff responds to community members' calls for comprehensive transportation planning and congestion relief.
Chicago Shines With Sustainable Design
A new exhibit at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art highlights several new building plans likely to advance the city's vision to become the "greenest city in America."
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