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China to Mandate Renewable Energy

A new law passed in China's Legislature promises to boost the percentage of renewable energy used by utility operators.

March 2 - China Daily

Greenwich's Missing Olmsted Park

A Parks and Recreation manager discovers an original Olmsted plan for a local park.

March 2 - Greenwich Time

Will EPA Objections Block Intercounty Connector?

EPA weighs in their objections and concerns regarding proposals for Maryland’s Intercounty Connector (ICC) construction.

March 2 - The Baltimore Sun

Chicago's Cabrini-Green Projects To Come Down

Chicago is tearing down the historic and notorious Cabrini-Green projects, to much protest by residents.

March 2 - The Los Angeles Times

Why I Don't Love Richard Florida

In classifying a whole host of occupations as "creative," our leading pop economist overstates the influence of urban professionals.

March 2 - MetropolisMag.com


Can The Supreme Court Stop The Spread Of Blight?

Reason magazine weighs in on the troubling implications of Kelo v. New London. Will any property be secure?

March 2 - Reason Online

Will Global Warming Lead to Global Warring?

Climate change appears to be the driving force behind conflicts in some parts of Africa. If the developing world wants to head off such conflicts, cutting emmissions must be a priority.

March 2 - TomDispatch


Kelo V. New London: The Insider's View

Slate offers a blow-by-blow account of the oral arguments and props offered in Kelo v. New London, the eminent domain case heard by the Supreme Court.

March 2 - Slate

Property Rights Vs. Anti-Sprawl Laws

Across the nation property rights interests are colliding with anti-sprawl laws

March 1 - The Washington Post

Designer Bus Shelters In Chicago, Sydney

With a potential market of $1 billion over 20 years, designer bus shelters are hot, and can be a good source of advertising revenue for cities.

March 1 - Bloomberg

Wal-Mart's Bad? You Asked For It

Wal-Mart's detractors should look at their own consumer choices.

March 1 - The New York Times

Los Angeles' Town Home Ordinance

Livable Places explains the impact of allowing the construction of new "fee-simple" town homes in areas zoned for apartments or commercial development.

March 1 - Livable Places

Suburbs Headed Toward Denser Growth

The suburban developments at the edges of this metro area are taking on a dense, urban character.

March 1 - The Rocky Mountain News

When Traffic Is Good

In Brooklyn, planning tools can be used to harness increased neighborhood traffic for good.

March 1 - New York Press

The McLoft: A Faux Urban Loft For The Suburbs

Suburban single-family homes don industrial chicness inspired by the urban loft but delivered with the trappings of suburbia.

March 1 - Slate

Can A Home Depot Ruin A Neighborhood?

Miami's quirky Coconut Grove doesn't need or want a Home Depot. Is that a good reason to stop Home Depot?

March 1 - The Miami Herald

Plans For New York City's First Wal-Mart Dropped

Developer drops plans to build New York City's first Wal-Mart in Queens after facing strong opposition from eighborhood, labor and environmental groups as well as small businesses.

March 1 - The New York Times

Public Works Architecture Experiencing A Revival

After many decades of engineer-led project designs, architects are again being called upon to beautify public works infrastructure.

March 1 - The New York Times

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CIOs And Urban Planning

An article in Computerworld, <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/governmenttopics/government/story/0,10801,100007,00.html">Political Animals</a> offers an interesting glimpse into how senior IT professionals see urban governance and the battle for wireless zones in cities.<br /> <br /> <br />

February 28 - Chris Steins

Telecom Companies Face Competition From Municipalities

Should municipalities provide telecom services such as Internet, telephone and cable TV?

February 28 - Forbes

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