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Tahoe Decision: The Cost Of Local Govt.
Slate's economist-in-residence reviews Justice Stevens' comments on the costs of local government as expressed in the Tahoe Supreme Court decision.
One Of America's Most Segregated Suburbs
A new study finds that racial segregation on Long Island, NY, with its 109 towns, villages, and cities, is beaten only by a few large, Midwestern cities.
Preserving Farmland Through Agri-tourism?
More and more small farmers are turning their farms into tourist attractions in order to keep their land, following a nationwide trend.
Baltimore's Convention Center Blues
A costly expansion of the downtown convention center in Baltimore has netted the city less business, not more.
Chicago Looks To Update Its Antiquated Zoning Code
A blue ribbon commission appointed by Mayor Richard Daley released its recommendations to overhaul the city's 45 year old zoning ordinances.
Movies On A Subway Train?
A European marketing idea has landed on American shores, and is poised to infuse the nation's transit operators with needed revenue.
Improving Bus Service In Los Angeles
The L.A. Metropolitan Transportation Authority's successful rapid bus service combines high-tech and low-tech solutions to deliver better transit service.
Nevada Takings Initiative Heads To Ballot
An initiative that would require Nevada County to pay property owners if a land use regulation diminishes property value appears headed for the November ballot.
Commuters In D.C. Opting To Drive
U.S. Census figures released last week indicate less people are riding transit to work each day.
Primer On How GPS Works
Scientific American provides a fascinating introduction to how GPS devices work.
Mall Adjacent To Battlefield Approved
The City Council in Maumee City, OH, is stymied by outdated zoning code.
US Postal Service To Expand Segway Testing
The U.S. Postal Service will expand its testing of the Segway Human Transporter to six new cities.
The Wealthiest Community In The U.S.
Welcome to Rancho Santa Fe, where the per capita income is $113,132. 'It's Beverly Hills in the country.'
New Urbanism: 'The Next Big Thing'
Craig Robins plans a "New Urbanist" community for Miami, Florida
Miami-Dade: Make No Small Transit Plans
A $16.9 billion proposed transit plan aims to overhall Miami-Dade County's piecemeal mass transit system.
Chicago's Modern Architecture Movement
Is Mayor Daley driving the Modernist architecture comeback in Chicago?
County Passes Law To Protect Front Lawns
Fairfax County, VA passed a law that prohibits paving over front lawns to convert them into oversize driveways. Opponents say the law unfairly targets immigrants.
EPA To Change Rules On E-Junk
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to change rules to encourage recycling and reuse of electronic waste,.
Positive Signs For Seattle's Citywide Monorail
Seattle monorail planners have tentatively adopted a $1.23 billion plan to expand the monorail from one to 14 miles.
Congressman Promotes 'Livability' Movement
To promote the 'livability' movement, a congressman from Oregon goes on a tour of the Midwest.
City of Clovis
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
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