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'Unleading' the Way for Safer Environments for Children
Lawyers and a defunct real estate company agree to what is the largest settlement for a childhood lead poisoning case in the state of Massachusetts--raising awareness of the dangers of lead-based paint to landlords statewide.
Nader Slams NYC Snapple Deal
Mayor Bloomberg has committed New York City to naming Snapple as the official water, juice and iced tea provider for the nation's largest metropolis. The elaborate five-year agreement -- not publically available -- transferred $166 million
Affordable Housing in San Francisco?
According to some, the Dot.com bust started a trend that brought affordable housing relief to thousands in San Francisco.
Elevated HOV Lanes To Cost $129 Million Per Mile
A study commissioned by NCDOT finds that HOV lanes for the research Triangle region are far more expensive than anticipated.
Nation's First Elected Planning Director
Clallam County, Washington, with a population 65,000, will become the first county in the nation to elect its planning director. Could this start a trend?
U.S. Census Bureau Moving HQ
The U.S. Census Bureau will move to a new environmentally friendly structure.
More On Sprawl and Obesity
David Suzuki explains why North America's car-centric society is responsible for the near-epidemic levels of obesity.
The Dilemma Of Code Enforcement
Dilapidated, overcrowded housing poses serious risks, but it may be better than the alternative.
Selling The Public Square
Public entities must use discretion in accepting private money.
How Radio Can Organize A Community
Low-power FM licenses have signals that travel only 10-20 miles. But they are a powerful economic development and community organizing tool.
Contractor Bids On Rights To Develop On Prime State Lands
An entrepreneur purchases exclusive rights to build waterfront housing along the entire New York's state canal system.
The Myth Of Driver-Funded Roads
Only 24 percent of the cost of St.Paul's roads is borne by driver-generated taxes and fees
The 'Peculiar Geometry' of Suburbia
Scarce land, high housing prices, and convoluted local rules are resulting in developers resorting to odly-shaped lots. While some say it's creative planning, other warn of problems.
Saving The Inner City Will Save The City
Milwaukee business and civic leaders announce a new economic development initiative focused on the inner city.
Schools Make Sprawl Worse
Two planning experts say schools built too far from neighborhoods make sprawl worse.
Internet NIMBYism
Websites are changing the nature of how NIMBYs fight developments.
States Fail To Connect Economic Development With Transit
A 50-state survey of economic development subsidy programs -- such as loans, grants, and tax incentives -- reveals that not one single state effectively coordinates its economic development spending with public transportation planning.
A Company Town's Bid To Reinvent Itself
Layoffs at Kodak and Xerox in Rochester symbolize a challenge felt by other cities.
Victoria's New Planning System Fails
A study finds that a new experimental planning system in Victoria, Australia is a dismal failure.
Lower Manhattan Making a Comeback
PATH trains, and other signs of rebirth in Lower Manhattan, will emerge in the coming months, opening the WTC site for the first time to the public since the 9/11 attacks.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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