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A Vision For Downtown
Salt Lake's mayor hopes to transform Main Street from lifeless to lively.
Building Highway Infrastructure
The GAO releases a report on the timely completion of highway constructionprojects -- and details the 200 major steps required.
Something Vs. Nothing
A debate over redevelopment at Ground Zero focuses on memory, mourning, monuments, and the role of architecture.
The Least Mobile Town In America
This town offers stability, sustainability, and Mama's cooking. Will the college educated ever go home again?
The Fallacy Of Inclusionary Zoning
If affordable housing is the goal, get rid of inclusionary zoning requirements.
Can School Vouchers Improve Neighborhoods?
Perhaps school vouchers don't improve schools. However, they do improve neighborhoods, writes Jonathan Rauch.
The Big Lie About Trains
Arizona Republic columnist Jon Talton sees the argument against subsidizing rail as the "Big Lie."
The Trend Toward Bike Protests
What started as a local revolt against car traffic in the San Francisco Bay has turned into a national -- and international -- trend.
Reviving Rail Through L.A.'s Densest Neighborhood
L.A.'s transit agency resurrects a controversial plan to run a rail line down the city's main commercial corridor.
Running The Numbers
A look at the Las Vegas Valley’s demographics, economy, and real estate markets.
Big Cities Aren't Livable Cities
None of the top 10 most populous international cities are also on the top 10 quality of life list.
Wealthy Residents Transform Modest Idaho Town
Ketchum, Idaho started life as a modest town. It's now a haven for the wealthy, forcing out lower-, middle- and een upper-middle-income families.
Three Gripes About Smart Growth
Urban legends, edgeless cities, monster homes and other phenomena complicate the perception, application, and inclusion of Smart Growth.
Poll: No Consensus On Solutions For Sprawl
A poll finds that New Jerseyans are concerned about sprawl but can't agree on the solutions.
A Losing Battle Against Development In Grafton
Grafton, MA, changed its zoning to encourage multifamily housing close to the center of town, to contain sprawl. It didn't work.
The Lofty Appeal Of New 'Lofts'
Newly built 'lofts' that were never used for industrial uses are commanding premium prices.
Do You Have What It Takes To Leave The City?
After the dot-com crash, then 9-11, many urbanites have considered moving to the country. Would you make a happy country dweller?
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Smart Growth and its Discontents
Urban legends, edgeless cities, monster homes and other phenomena complicate the perception, application, and inclusion of Smart Growth.
Wind Energy Plan Runs Into NIMBYism
A plan to build 170 high-tech windmills runs into surprising resistance off the coast of environmentally-friendly Massachusetts.
End Of Australia's Housing Bubble?
Is the housing bubble in Australia ready about to burst?
City of Charlotte
Municipality of Princeton
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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