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Dreier: Katrina and Power in America
The Katrina disaster exposed the major fault lines of American society and politics: class and race. It offers lessons for urban scholars and practitioners, writes Peter Dreier of Occidental College in this academic journal article.
'Interim Control Ordinance' Could Rein In Developers' Wild West
With few restrictions imposed by land use plans, northeast Los Angeles has been like the Wild West for developers. That may be about to change.
Immigrants 'Marooned' In Suburban Ocean
Without access to the kind of community support they once knew in their homelands, otherwise successful recent immigrant women to Canada are finding themselves socially isolated and depressed in suburbia.
Owner's Rights Important In L.A.'s Community Garden Dispute
Los Angeles Times editorial supports property rights in a dispute between a landowner and a group that has created a sustainable community garden in Los Angeles' South Central area.
What's 23 Lanes And 388 Feet Wide?
The Georgia Department of Transportation proposes adding eight lanes to the already 15 lane wide stretch of Interstate Highway 75 that runs through the northern Atlanta suburbs.
How To Make Gentrification Work
A recent controversy in Montreal might shed light on how to tame gentrification.
Here Comes The Real Estate Boom
Gila Bend, 60 miles from downtown Phoenix, doesn't have much of anything -- except low real estate prices, which could mean it could get a lot more real soon.
Green Roofs: Efficient And Pretty, Too
Greening your roof could save you 25% on energy bills, help clean the air, and provide a cool place to relax all at once.
San Francisco Mayor Rejects New Downtown Parking Ordiance
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom vetoes the planning department's plan to reduce parking requirements in San Francisco's downtown (C-3) district.
Houston Should Embrace Nuclear Option
A growing number of scientists support construction of a nuclear power plant near Houston as a necessary means to provide an alternative source of energy.
Still Slumming
The D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office proudly details success stories from cleaning up "nuisance properties" -- including crack houses -- on its website. But the results are mixed, at best.
Speedy Permit Process Helps Older Suburbs Redevelop
Michigan's governor rewards six older metro Detroit communities for successful completion of the Michigan Suburbs Alliance Redevelopment Ready Communities Initiative.
Rethinking The Everglades Situation
A new book ponders the state of the Everglades after decades of urban encroachment, and how we may restore them to their natural splendor.
Waterfronts Revitalized Across U.S.
From East St. Louis to Louisville, Kentucky, cities are beginning to realize visions of riverfront glory.
'Commuter Options' In Philadelphia
A federally funded program provides low-income commuters, who regularly need three-hours or more on public transit in order to reach suburban jobs, with faster, more feasible options.
Study: State Anti-Predatory Lending Laws Successful
A study of 5 million home loans made from 1998 to 2000 shows that state laws save homeowners billions of dollars each year.
Tunnel Would Spark Seattle Waterfront Rebirth
Although more expensive, replacing a critical yet obsolete viaduct with a tunnel would leave the most room for development.
First McMansions, Now McLofts
A deluxe imitation of the urban loft is coming to a suburb near you.
Friday Funny: From Millionaires To Billionaires
How to emulate The Donald.
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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
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