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AIA Wisconsin Design Awards 2001
The Wisconsin chapter of the American Institute of Architects has announced seven winners of its 2001 Design Awards.
Shaping The City: Transforming Waterfronts
When he visits London, Roger K. Lewis gets "waterfront envy." In this column he discusses the history behind waterfront development in U.S. cities and proposes changes for waterfronts in Washington D.C.
Reinventing A Rust Belt City
In the 1980s, Bilbao, Spain, had a lot in common with some U.S. 'Rust Belt' cities - declining population, dying industries, and a depressed downtown. This is the story of Bilbao's remarkable turnaround.
Bringing Back Buffalo's Downtown
Experts said Buffalo, NY, has got what it takes to be a vibrant downtown. A design team keeps working to reach that goal.
DC Neighborhood Cherishes Diversity
Washington DC's Mt. Pleasant area struggles to preserve cultural diversity amidst rapid gentrification.
New Suburbanism In The Twin Cities
Three approaches to new urbanism test ideas that are so old they are new again.
Atlanta's Affordable Housing Quandry
If Atlanta's downtown is be revitalized, it must include affordable housing. However, local government must be clear about what affordable means.
King Of The Lofts In Downtown L.A.
Wade Killefer is the architect du jour for bringing new life to historic downtown L.A. buildings.
Which U.S. Cities Grew And Why
This survey uses 2000 Census data to examine the clear patterns that describe which cities grew in the last decade and which did not.
North Carolina's Resemblence To Northern Jersey
The region's sprawl along I-85 is beginning to draw comparisions to the sprawl of Northern New Jersey.
Conflict Of Interest Rules Affect Land Use
New California conflict-of-interest rules went affect public officials who make land use decisions.
A Sound Solution
Expressway noise walls can fix some community problems--while causing others.
Survey Finds Downtowns Growing
A survey by the Fannie Mae Foundation finds that 75 percent of the cities analyzed saw their downtown populations grow in the 1990s.
Study Finds Nation's Rush Hour Lasts 6 Hours
A study of transportation systems in 68 urban areas titled '2001 Urban Mobility Study' illustrates the nation's growing traffic problems.
Kotkin To L.A. Real Estate: Watch Out!
Joel Kotkin points to several trends in Southern California that should sound the warning bells for real estate investors.
Atlanta's Traffic Woes
Residents are demanding relief from the region's enormous traffic problem, but so far solutions are still in the planning stages.
A New Concept For Affordable Housing
Architectural firms throughout the country are improving low cost housing to enhance life style and foster community.
Making SUVs More Fuel Efficient
A new senate bill hopes to close a loophole that allows sport utility vehicles to have lower fuel efficiency standards than passenger cars.
Competitive Livability: How Regions Prosper
Smart growth is in good measure a function of smart government and smart business.
Developers Challenging Growth Measure
A North Livermore developer has filed suit to overturn a recent growth measure passed by voters in November.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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