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How To Keep High-tech Corridors From Failing

While Silicon Valley's tech hub suffers, Los Angeles' diverse 101 Tech Corridor continues to thrive.

September 5 - REIS

Atlanta's CNN Center To Attract Tourists To Downtown

New restaurants at Atlanta's CNN Center will draw tourists to the the downtown.

September 5 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

The Growth Of Private Communities

Private housing associations with covenants, conditions and restrictions are setting the rules that many middle-class Americans have live by. What is the impact of the growth of planned communities on the nation? Should we be concerned?

September 5 - The Economist

New Trend In Malls: Main Streets

The hot new concept for a hybrid mall combines an indoor mall and outdoor restaurants with a town center.

September 5 - International Council Of Shopping Centers

Europe's Urban Divide Looks To America

In the past, Europe was the model for the urban future. Today, European cities need to look to America for new models.

September 5 - The Los Angeles Times


California's Master Plan For Education

Is California's educational system dysfuntional? If so, how does California plan and manage for better education?

September 5 - The Metro Investment Report

Growing Support For Saving Old Schools

With the nation ready to spend billions of dollars to repair or replace public shools, activists championing for the preservation of old school buildings are winning the support of many including preservationists and smart growth advocates.

September 4 - The Seattle Times


Philadelphia's Dueling Blight Plans

Reaction to the Daily News alternative blight plan has been heated, especially from City Hall.

September 4 - The Philadelphia Daily News

University Study: Sprawl Increases Affordable Housing

Local smart growth advocates say that the solutions is not to allow sprawl, but to increase densities.

September 4 - The Boston Globe

Report Presents Safety Aids For Elderly Drivers

A report by an insurance industry group recommends safety aids such as larger streets signs for elderly drivers.

September 4 - The New York Times

Limits On Data Centers, Telecom Hotels

Legislation to limit the amount of pollution and energy used by data centers and telecom hotels may impact economic development.

September 4 - Government Technology

Atlanta Neighborhood's Innovative Revitalization Project

An innovative revitalization project for Atlanta's East Lake area starts to make an impact.

September 4 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

California Highways: End Of An Era?

As California searches for alternatives to freeway-building, here is a look at the cultural impact of highways on American culture and the implications of ending new highway development.

September 4 - The New York Times

Homeownership Causes Sprawl

As long as homeownership is a fundamental part of the American dream, we won't have livable cities.

September 4 - Planetizen

Rescuing Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater

Fallingwater, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is one of the most famous houses of the 20th century. The house has been deteriorating due to 'structural flaws.'

September 4 - The New York Times

World Population Headed For Cities

Half the world's population will be living in cities in six years.

September 4 - Sunday Times

Stopping Sprawl By Limiting Affordable Housing?

A New Jersey gubernatorial candidate is campaigning against sprawl -- by overturning affordable housing rules.

September 3 - New Jersey Courier News

Sprawl Advances

Urban sprawl threatens 95 million acres of farmland in the next several decades, according to a USDA report.

September 3 - The Star Democrat

Mexico Seeks To Balance Tourism And Environment

Tourism is an important industry in Mexico but rapid tourism-related growth without proper planning has resulted in environmental damage. New mega-projects aim to address environmental concerns.

September 3 - The New York Times

Wanted: Tree Trimming Bandits For 'Crimes Against Nature'

Trees in front of billboards in West Hollywood, CA, were illegally trimmed and damaged. Culprits face felony charges. Were billboard companies involved?

September 3 - The New York Times

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