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How Two Fast-Growing Cities Deal With Growth

The Christian Science Monitor looks at how Las Vegas and Reno have dealt with their growth problems.

March 16 - The Christian Science Monitor

Philadelphia Transit Strike On Hold

Union puts off transit strike; Mayor steps in to mediate.

March 16 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Threats In The Home Mortgage Industry?

The home mortgage business gets ugly: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac threaten board members of a watchdog group.

March 16 - Inman News

The New Hybrid Mall

Shopping center developers are taking a new approach: "Hybrid malls" are perhaps the hottest concept in the industry.

March 16 - The Christian Science Monitor

Unsprawl Case Study: Prairie Crossing

A case study of a "conservation community" that successfully uses a set of ten guiding principles to balance growth and open space.

March 16 - Terrain


Shopping Malls: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

As many as on in five malls nationally will fail or face greyfield status if they can't be revitalized. Architects are trying to help.

March 15 - The Christian Science Monitor

Philadelphia's Looming Transit Strike

A major transit strike in Philadelphia is averted -- for now.

March 15 - The Philadelphia Inquirer


Small Towns Make Hay While Snow Falls

Winter tourism is reviving small town economies but conservation groups warn of environmental damage.

March 15 - The Washington Post

Malibu Acquisition Largest In 20 Years

A $43 million mountain-to-sea parcel of 1,659 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains will become parkland.

March 15 - The Los Angeles Times

Mapping Out Land Compensation

Laws in Florida and Texas are serving as the litmus test for Oregon and other states.

March 15 - The Oregonian

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

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