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Black Women Gaining Advantages

As job opportunities increase, Black women can afford their own homes.

June 29 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Last-Minute Lobbying Rescues RI's Historic Tax Credit Program

An historic property redevelopment tax credit is spared from moratorium.

June 29 - Pawtucket Times

Paying the Price for Gas

Commuters in North Carolina's greater Triangle area do not have any choice but to drive amidst skyrocketing gas prices. Local urban planning experts blame consumer attitudes and the region's suburban character.

June 28 - The News & Observer

Residents Request High Density in their Neighborhoods

Surveys find that residents in the UK want high density development.

June 28 - Building Design

In Pittsburg, Arts Revitalize City

Pittsburgh's mayor says "Arts and culture is the genesis of the revitalization of communities.."

June 28 - The Cincinnati Enquirer


Declaration Calls For Education Shake-Up

An education conference underscores the need to radically rethink on how architects are taught urbanism.

June 28 - INTBAU

HOPE VI: Evolution And Termination

Neal Peirce on why does the Bush administration wants to terminate the HOPE VI program.

June 28 - The Washington Post Writers Group


The Anatomy Of A Deal

The Palm Beach Post exposes how one of the biggest deals in Florida since Disney evolved.

June 28 - Palm Beach Post

Lottery Approach To Affordable Housing

A new shared equity affordable housing model is being tested in Australia.

June 28 - The Sydney Morning Herald

The New Demographics: Brain Gainers And Smart Belts

Soaring home prices in California and coastal cities are causing a demographic migration that could reshape the American landscape.

June 28 - The Los Angeles Times

Economists, Federal Reserve Argue Over 'Housing Bubble'

A new report from HSBC says American housing is overvalued and could lead to a 'hard landing' in 2005.

June 28 - USA Today

Detroit Faced With 'Urban Doughnut'

As its suburbs boom and inner-city decays, the Motor City stands to lose millions in population-based federal money. Local leaders hope to break the vicious cycle, pointing to new development.

June 28 - The Detroit News

Some National Parks' Air Worse Than New York City's

New study finds outside sources lead to not-so-pine-fresh breathing in two of America's most popular parks.

June 27 - CBS News

Involvement with Community Groups Discouraged

Denver tells developers to avoid agreements with community groups.

June 27 - MSNBC

Companies Design Health-Focused Buildings

Giant corporations are trying to create workspaces that encourage - or require - employees to get more exercise.

June 27 - Newsday

Tempe Staff Can Pedal To Work On Free Wheels

Tempe offers free bicycles to employees who promise to ride them to work.

June 27 - The Arizona Republic

Gas Price Increase Needed To Re-invest In Rail Infrastructure

Gasoline price spikes are exposing a weakness in our transportation system: the lack of alternatives to highways.

June 27 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Chic Houses from Recycled Materials

Made with translucent recycled materials, NowHaus homes are nice and environmentally friendly.

June 26 - Star Tribune

Monorail Takes Summer Holiday

The Seattle transportation experiment will miss out on the tourist months as officials debate the future of the fire-damaged trains.

June 26 - The Seattle Times

California's Inland Empire Has 5 Of Nation's Fastest Growing Cities

Of the 25 fastest-growing cities over three years, five are in Riverside and San Bernardino counties

June 26 - The Los Angeles Times

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