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For City's Homeless, Will It Take A Village?
Portland has allowed the indigent to form a community, but now reconsiders.
Architect Wins Ground Zero Memorial Design Competition
Architect Michael Arad's design was selected from more than 5,000 entries in an international design competition.
The Ultimate Earthquake Proof Home
New mud-brick construction methods could provide an affordable building alternative for the devastated town of Bam in Iran.
You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone
Preservation Magazine interviews Paul Goldberger on the relationship between historic preservation and the broader culture.
UK Government Backtracks On Rail Privatization
Railroads in the United Kingdom continue to be 'renationalized' after former attempts at privatization.
HUD Secretary Mel Martinez To Run For U.S. Senate
Former HUD Secretary Mel Martinez will run for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate.
Traffic Circles Flummox Detroit Drivers
Roundabouts cause fewer accidents but require more space, which means higher land costs.
A Major Victory For Smart Growth Advocates
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds multi-jurisdictional zoning that directs growth to densely populated areas while protecting rural areas.
A Lunch Bet On Public Transit
Two transportation writers bet lunch on who can get to work faster. One drives, the other takes public transit.
Wal-Martization Of The U.S. Economy
Do planners have any responsibility for maintaining a fair distribution of income in the U.S.?
Granny Flats: A Short-term Affordable Housing Fix?
U.S. cities and states are rewriting zoning codes for second housing units -- often called 'granny flats'.
Historic Zoning Law Exploited For Development
Apartments are going up in the rural desert in Arizona despite inadequate water supply and sewage disposal provisions.
Green Acres Beckon, But Not For Long
Driving 20 miles for a gallon of milk, and strange night time noises make rural life untenable for rural transplants.
More Compact Lifestyle Centers Have Cost Advantage Over Malls
Lifestyle center require less land, and typically have higher sales that comparable malls.
Are Americans Ready For Small Cars?
From the Mini Cooper to even smaller BMWs, automakers are finding a market in small cars. The WSJ reviews the top contenders.
The End Of Loudoun County Purchase Of Development Rights Program?
Efforts to preserve undeveloped property in in Loudoun County are labeled 'feel-good waste.'
Goodbye History, Hello Olympics
In the rush to prepare for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing demolishes its historical sites to make way for modern development.
Quality Design Transforming Toronto Condo Market
Condo purchasers are becoming increasingly savvy about architecture and urban design.
The Best View In Boston?
What if Boston left the Central Artery standing after spending $14.6 billion to replace it?
Is Your City A Wi-Fi Leader?
Wireless networking is expanding fast, but who will pay for public hotspots?
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