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Irrational Irresponsibility
Neal Peirce on why states and cities are facing "fiscal hell."
Think Rail, Use Buses
Many transit advocates favor BRT over fixed rail line. It's just as convenient, and lower cost. Critics say a bus is still a bus.
Pushing The Limits Of Bridge Design
The success of the new 2.56 billion Woodrow Wilson Bridge project depends on one-eighth of an inch.
Diversity, Gentrification Collide
Market forces are verwhelming good intentions in Decatur, where minority residents are being priced out of the rapidly gentrifying city east of Atlanta.
New Urbanism For Greenfield Sites
Traditional neighborhood developments have been approved for greenfield sites in exurban Albany, NY.
L.A.'s New Gold Line Betrays Public Trust
The notion that Los Angeles' newest rail line will help to create "a network of accessible urban villages dominated by a teeming downtown" is fundamentally flawed.
Stuck In The Median
Longtime residents of the median strip of a Maryland highway may be able to sell their land for commercial uses.
Developers Oppose Increase In School Impact Fees
Developers oppose a call to pay for new schools by levying higher fees on construction of new homes.
Designers Targeted For Cost Recovery
A dozen design firms are targeted to recover Big Dig overuns that total up to $102 million.
Building A Beautiful Parking Garage
"No matter how utilitarian it is, a building can have beauty." Even a parking garage.
California State Parks Department Looks To Urban Centers
In this interview, California State Parks' Acting Director Ruth Coleman addresses her department's approach to developing and programming parks in urban centers.
'Flash Mob' Hits Boston
The "flash mob" phenomenon hit Boston over the weekend. They are synchronized, collective, and so far, pointless.
Community Asks: Who's The Boss?
A Springsteen concert at the new Rentschler Field, a state-owned stadium in East Hartford, CT, raises questions over the its intended uses.
Following The Red Brick Road
Cities and towns all over the country are paving the way for the return of brick-laden streets.
When Change Is Not Graceful
A district attorney symbolizes a battle between new and old visions in rural Humboldt County, California.
A Model Sewage Treatment Program
Southwestern Pennsylvania may benefit from a Slovak sewage project.
Eco-Terrorists Destroy San Diego Building
The Earth Liberation Front is suspected after a nearby banner is found: "If you build it, we will burn it."
Affordable Housing Dilemna
Cracking down on substandard conditions in an expiring-use apartment complex in Joliet, IL could have unintended consequences for Section 8 holders.
Downtown Richmond's Hidden Parking Potential
Outdated parking regulations in Richmond, Va. outlive changed traffic patterns.
Alternative Amtrak Reform Bill Proposed
Second option proposed by senators in response to the Transportation Department's proposal.
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