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Toronto Experiencing Cultural Renaissance?
A host of major construction projects and renovations -- including an opera house, art gallery, and ballet school -- are set to boost Toronto's cultural industries. But will international tourists follow?
Segregating New Neighborhoods By Political Values
In suburban Orange County, California, Ladera Ranch is a thriving planned community of more than 16,000 people, where various villages are not customized to practical needs, but to what marketers call different "values subcultures".
'Urbane Future' For California's Inland Empire
Southern California's Inland Empire, once a blue-collar bedroom community, is transforming itself with upscale housing, new amenities, and jobs. "
Wal-Mart Goes Gourmet
What is the retail giant doing offering a $557 bottle of wine in a new store in Texas? This right after its initiative to enter "blighted cities"?
Free Parking Eliminated In Seattle
New solar-powered pay kiosks are increasing city revenue at formerly metered or free spaces, and new plans are afoot to rollback after hours free parking, meaning nights and weekends could cost drivers.
Neighborhood Groups Clash Over Boston Park
What happens when too many people want to improve their neighborhood park?
UK Chief Scientist Says Warming Will Worsen Water Shortages
The trend could have disastrous implications for crops around the world, with water shortages potentially affecting 3 billion people.
Plan Allows Entire Big Easy To Be Rebuilt
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers release a new flood plain advisory for New Orleans' flooded areas.
Dallas Protests Reveal Relative Acceptance Of Immigration
The peaceful marches in Dallas have displayed a community in support of immigrant rights, in opposition to some "out of touch" pundits and politicians on the east coast.
The Evangelical Climate Initiative
Group of evangelical Christian leaders sign a statement saying global warming is real.
Malls Struggling As 'Lifestyle Centers' Get Hot
After a remarkable run of success, developers of the "Mills" malls now find themselves on financially shaky ground as the public's taste for suburban shopping shifts to "lifestyle" centers patterned after traditional Main Streets.
Apartheid's Legacy: Affordable Housing Sparse For South Africa's Poor
A recent court case has focused attention on Johannesburg's decrepit housing, although the government insists its building pace is adequate.
Can Architecture Help Housing?
Architects can no longer ignore housing issues.
College Grads Flocking To Urban America
In a trend that would make Richard Florida proud, well-educated college graduates are flocking to big cities in increasing numbers, drawn by good jobs, cultural amenities and an "urban" lifestyle.
Miami-Dade Agriculture Dwindling Fast
A 2004 bond referendum dedicated $30 million toward efforts to preserve rural land -- yet it's possible none will be used. What happened?
The 'Great Chelsea Nightclub Massacre'
Why did police raid six nightclubs in Manhattan on the night of March 31?
The Top Five Most Wired Countries
Iceland tops out over South Korea in a study examining which nations have the highest concentration of broadband users.
Senior Struggling To Cross Street Ticketed For Jaywalking
The case of 82-year-old Mayvis Coyle, fined for "jaywalking" as she tried to cross a street in Los Angeles, is turning in to a cause celebre for senior citizens and pedestrians around the world.
The Cost Of Sprawl In Central Florida
Sprawl defines life in Central Florida, and costs citizens much more than just money, writes staff writer Rich Mckay.
100 Years Later: San Francisco's Great Quake
The San Francisco Chronicle produces a comprehensive series looking back at the impact of the disaster on the city since 1906.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
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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