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Delhi: 'Mooving' Cows Out of the City
As congestion and traffic accidents are on the rise in Delhi, India, officials make plans to relocate cows from urban areas.
Smart Growth Equals Lower Infrastructure Costs
A new study says smart growth lowers municipal infrastructure costs, and development cost charges that help to pay for infrastructure should reflect the "smart growth dividend."
World Slum Population Explosion
UN-HABITAT has issued a report that gives startling statistics on the increase in substandard living conditions in developing--and developed countries.
Redevelopment Plan Unveiled For Downtown Salt Lake
Redevelopment plan for downtown Salt Lake City includes new campus for 3,000 students, as well as new residential highrises adjoining redeveloped commercial space.
Maryland Gov. Ehrlich Makes Changes To Smart Growth Program
Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. announced changes to the state's Smart Growth policy but apparently left its core principles intact.
Corporate Founder Of Columbia, Md. To Stay Put
The Rouse Co., will not leave the nationally known community it founded.
China Discovers Home Improvement
China's private housing boom is fueling a new market for home improvement.
Federal Spending Keeps Washington's Economy Growing In 2002
This report analyzes the substantial increase of federal spending in the Washington area during 2002 and how this boost cushioned the area's economy during a national recession.
Using The Web To Promote Infill Development
Maryland launches a new website designed to entice private developers to selected state-owned sites in desperate need of redevelopment.
Using High Tech To Track The Health Of Urban Forests
Digital technology plays a vital role in modern urban forest management.
The Bumpy Road Toward Bicycle Equality
Ithaca cyclists endure the hills and valleys of public debate before making headway with two new routes.
Does Phoenix Have A Creative Class?
With research to back the notion that a city's Creative Class has a direct correlation to its economic success, Richard Florida's book turns traditional notions of urban development upside down.
Build Your Own Traffic Circle
As traffic congestion worsens, Tucson residents attempt to take matters into their own hands.
Debunking Wendell Cox's 'Lexus Argument'
The "Lexus Argument" or "Jaguar Argument" used by many transit critics does not stand up to serious analysis.
City: Urbanism and Its End
A Yale professor explores the evolution of New Haven, Connecticut, drawing conclusions about urbanism as a whole in the process.
'The Final Urban Assault' On Your Local Supermarket
Wal-Mart is on the offensive in L.A., using all kinds of tactics – including a ballot referendum – to ensure its longevity in southern California.
Miami: Gateway To Latin America?
Miami's reputation as the gateway to Latin America rests on its ability to attract the headquarters for the Free Trade Area of the Americas.
'Smart Growth' Means 'No Growth'
Residents complain that monster houses are eating up open land. Developer says if communities want open space they should buy the land.
Building A New Downtown Riverdale
Riverdale, once a thriving community, has lost its industrial businesses, leaving unemployment and brownfield sites behind them.
Recommendations For Land Use Decision Making
Report identifies systemic weaknesses in land use decision making and offers a series of recommendations.
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