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Saving Quebec's Churches
Once a deeply religious province of Canada, Quebec has seen such a steep decline in church attendance that it now faces the dilemma of what to do with some 4,000 places of worship -- some of which are being converted to condos.
Live From Dallas City Hall -- 'ForwardDallas!' Plan Faces Public
The Dallas Observer's city hall blog has been tracking -- literally by the minute -- the city's proposed comprehensive plan that's pushing mixed use development and meeting a local government's support, skepticism, and outright absenteeism.
Why High Speed Rail Shouldn't Ride In California
Wendell Cox weighs the true costs over the reported costs of creating a high speed train system for cities between San Diego and Sacramento. He offers opposition to a very expensive and likely underused project.
Who Is 'At Fault' For Poverty? Big Government Programs Are Declining
In a wide-ranging article, the Wall Street Journal profiles America's ongoing "wars on poverty" over the decades, and details what the future might hold for anti-poverty programs. The "Great Society" efforts of the past seem to be over.
Coping With The FEMA Trailer
Many of those who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina or Rita struggle daily with the 240 square foot FEMA trailer.
Rincon Hill Towers To Change San Francisco's Skyline
San Francisco's skyline is on the verge of a transformation. Long known for landmarks such as the Transamerica Pyramid and Coit Tower, Rincon Hill, near the base of the Bay Bridge, will add a new dimension and a new neighborhood.
Did Landlords Force Out Tenants To Gentrify Apartments?
A lawsuit alleges that landlords harassed tenants and forced them out from rent-controlled buildings in gentrifying neighborhoods.
A Subway Ride Into America's Melting Pot
New York's No. 7 subway line travels through one of America's most diverse 9.5 miles.
Trump Eyes Small NC Town, Locals Begin To Worry
New York City developers, financed in part by Donald Trump, unveil plans to build an 80-foot condominium development in Hendersonville, NC, much to the dismay of locals, who fear losing their small-town charm.
U.S. Drivers Will Pay Highway Tolls To Foreign Firms
Across the nation, states are leasing toll roads to private investors, including many foreign firms.
Global Population On Verge Of Urban Majority
Daily, hundreds of thousands of people are migrating from rural to urban areas. While cities in developed countries have the economy and infrastructure to handle the influx, developing countries are flooded with people and drowning in problems.
Native Americans Oppose Development Catering To Annual Biker Rally
The foundation of a huge commercial development geared toward the massive crowds of an annual motorcycle rally has been laid on South Dakota prairie land directly adjacent to a state park and a mountaintop sacred to Native American tribes.
Cities Take Charge In Crisis Response Measures
Yes! Magazine reports on how cities in North America -- disillusioned with the U.S. federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina -- are seeking their own locally-based solutions to meeting crises and building resiliency.
Arnold's 'Mean Green Machine'
The contest for California governor may hinge on who is perceived to be the greenest candidate. Schwarzenegger is rolling out a new, green image, but an environmental initiative on the ballot could undermine his message.
Detroit Mayor Looks To Sell Golf Course, Decrease Deficit
In order to decrease his city's budget deficit, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is looking to sell Rackham Golf Course. However, the potential sale, which has upset the surrounding community, may be denied by a deed restriction.
Does Urbanism Have A Place In Dallas' Suburbs?
Michael Landauer, a Dallas Morning News columnist, decries the claim that New Urbanism is a 'fake' development, and welcomes a more urban lifestyle to the Dallas suburbs.
The Two Faces Of Gentrification
Hollywood celebrities and gangs, million-dollar luxury homes and the homeless, all live side-by-side in the Oakwood neighborhood of Venice.
Downtown L.A. To Get Convention Center Hotel
At 54 stories, the $750-million project would feature a five-star hotel, nearly 1,000 rooms, and luxury condominiums. It would be one of the largest buildings in LA.
Boise Buses Struggle To Survive
The population is increasing, but Boise's bus system has been on the same route map for more than 10 years. Some public officials want to update routes and increase transit options, but others translate low ridership into no demand.
Oregon Could Charge Gas Tax By Mile, Not Gallon
Hybrid cars and fuel efficient motors are using fewer gallons of gas, a trend expected to decrease revenues from per-gallon gas taxes -- the main funding for road-building. The proposed system would track drivers' mileage with on-board GPS devices.
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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