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Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke Reportedly Tapped for Interior Secretary
Days earlier the presumed nominee was Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington, a member of the GOP congressional leadership, but Zinke's interview with Don Trump Jr., the president's son, appears to have caused the change.
Oakland Startup Trades Homes 'Like Stock'
Roofstock is an online marketplace where investors can buy, sell, and trade homes that tenants are living in.
Seattle Streetcar Extension Looks Unlikely to Proceed
A proposal to extend the First Hill Streetcar along Broadway in Capitol Hill has lost the support of some of its key stakeholders and now looks very much in doubt.
Designing Buildings to Positively Impact Health and Well-Being
Architects at Gresham, Smith & Partners discuss designing for health and wellness, aligning with the US Green Building Council's WELL Building Standard.
Houston's Rapid Growth Will Make Future Floods Worse
Houston's development has meant the loss of many wetlands, a key factor in protecting the against floods. This, coupled with climate change, will mean more floods, causing more danger and damage to the growing city.
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Is There an Environmentalist Case for Sprawl?
Yes, sprawl is still bad for the environment.
Untouched Snow Reveals Street Usage
Those who promote safe streets often complain of streets that are too wide, wasting space and promoting reckless speeds. In chilly Calgary, undisturbed snow shows just how much street area is completely unused.
New Film Documents the Chicago Neighborhood Demolished to Make Way for Railroads
David Schalliol, director of the documentary, 'The Area,' talks about the impact of a railroad expansion that demolished the homes of 400 families on the South Side of Chicago.
Houston Buses Gain Ridership While Bus Systems Around the Country Struggle
When Houston reworked their bus system they emphasized frequency and simplicity. The results have been a bump in ridership, though some complain the system sacrificed coverage and equity to make those gains.
An Affordable Uber, But For How Long?
A glimpse at Uber's financials show's that the car-hailing app's days of affordability may be shorter than some are expecting
Trump Picks Energy Secretary Who Wanted to Eliminate Department
In an infamous 2011 Republican presidential primary debate, then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry stated he would abolish three federal agencies: Commerce, Education, and "Oops!" — he couldn't recall. That department, energy, he has now been selected to lead.
Co-Working Spaces Find a Place in Houston's Suburban Reaches
A Houston Chronicle journalist travels a surmising distance from downtown to survey the city's co-working spaces.
Uber Drivers Are Helping the Company Kill Their Own Jobs
Uber needs only a few more years to start its driverless mobility services. Meanwhile its million-plus self-employed drivers are providing the company with money, data, and future customers before their jobs get permanently ditched.
One Year After Opening, Virginia Capital Trail a Bike Infrastructure Success Story
The Virginia Capital Trail is transforming the state's middle peninsula, according to Mobility Lab.
More $1 Vacant Lots for Sale in Chicago
With some 20,000 vacant lots located around the city, Chicago is expanding the Large Lots Program that allows property owners to buy nearby lots for $1.
FEATURE
Thinking Beyond the (Autonomous) Vehicle: The Promise of Saved Lives
While car companies and federal regulators concentrate on the mechanisms of automated vehicles, they're still overlooking the ability for the car to connect with the outside world. The benefit of such a focus could come in lives saved.
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Charging for Parking to Finance Public Services
Donald Shoup, Quan Yuan, and Xin Jiang guest blog about their recent article in the Journal of Planning Education and Research.
It's Not Just HUD
Though the HUD choice seems an odd, unqualified one, we should be looking beyond HUD however: Here's why Mnuchin at Treasury is even more worrisome.
The Evolution of SROs and Supportive Housing for San Francisco's Homeless
The San Francisco Chronicle released a series of reports in a special "Beyond Homelessness" edition on San Francisco's attempts to address chronic homelessness. The city spends $112 million annually to operate 75 aging single-room-occupancy hotels.
What Makes a Good Main Street Work?
What Makes a Good Main Street Work? Kaid Benfield uses Corning, New York, to illustrate five key elements.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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