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Ideas To Limit Sprawl In Virginia

Planners come up with a list of ideas to limit sprawl in Virginia.

April 5 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Architects Should Be Involved In Preservation

Critic Herbert Muschamp encourages architects to be more involved in architectural preservation efforts.

April 5 - The New York Times

Auto Alternatives and the U.S.: A Lost Cause?

Faced with high fuel prices and global warming, number of cars in the U.S. continues to rise. Is an alternative to cars a lost cause?

April 5 - National Geographic

Urban Vs. Rural: Has The U.S. Reached Equilibrium?

After two centuries of urbanization, has the U.S. reached an equilibrium between urban and rural lifestyles?

April 4 - The Christian Science Monitor

Solving Los Angeles' Transportation Woes

According to Martha Welbourne, Project Director of the Surface Transit Project, the new long-range draft report by the Metropolitan Transit Authority paints an ominous future if steps aren't taken to form regional planning solutions.

April 4 - The Metro Investment Report


The Growth Of Community Networks

There are over 500 community networks in the U.S., typically in communities under 50,000 people.

April 4 - Inman News

Why The Western U.S. Will Continue To Grow

The Western U.S. is the nation's fastest growing region. Experts explain the reasons for the growth and why the region should continue to grow.

April 4 - The Denver Post


Intriguing U.S. Population Growth Trends

With the western U.S. leading the way, population increased in all 50 states causing some intriguing trends.

April 4 - The Chicago Tribune

Funding California's Municipalities

The League of Cities is pushing for reform to correct the inbalance of State vs. Local finances in the state.

April 4 - The Planning Report

Maryland Aims To Double Transit Ridership

$500 million funding plan passes Maryland legislature for bus and subway improvements.

April 4 - The Washington Post

Top Fastest Growing, Shrinking, U.S. Cities

A summary of the nation's population trends: fastest growing and fastest shrinking U.S. metro areas and cities.

April 4 - The Buffalo News

California Suburbs Continue To Grow

Census figures show that California residents are fleeing to the suburbs and beyond.

April 4 - Associated Press

Houston's Chic

Despite lagging perceptions, Houston is poised for a major growth spurt.

April 3 - REIS

Farmers Oppose Plan To Preserve Farmland

An innovative plan to preserve Illinois farmland from sprawl is being opposed by farmers.

April 3 - Chicago Sun-Times

Rediscovering Older Neighborhoods

The Fairfax district in Los Angeles is an example of investing in older,established, neighborhoods.

April 3 - The Los Angeles Times

Rezoning Proposal Divides Community

As urban areas expand into Wisconsin's agricultural land, farmers who want to sell land to developers face opposition.

April 3 - Pioneer Planet

Managing Southern California's Watershed

The Executive Director of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy cites the lack of cohesive regional planning for the deterioration of the region's watershed.

April 3 - The Metro Investment Report

Cities Mobilize Against Affordable Housing Bill

Cities in California's East Bay regiona are uniting to oppose a state bill that would fine cities that do not plan for affordable housing.

April 3 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Minorities, Immigrants Drive D.C. Growth

The Washington area saw rapid population increase according to the Census 2000 data.

April 3 - The Washington Post

Adding Up The Costs Of Sprawl

Some Florida lawmakers are looking to "full-cost accounting" to measure the true costs of sprawl in the state.

April 3 - The Tampa Tribune

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