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Mexican Exodus May Bring End To Many Towns
<p>Migration of workers from Mexico to the U.S. is creating a drain of workers -- and a viable future -- from many Mexican towns.</p>
A Closer Look At The American Dream Of Homeownership
<p>Jim Cullen, author of a new book on the history of homeownership in U.S., offers thoughts on how geography and government policy have helped build this American institution.</p>
Building Starter Mansions In The People's Republic Of China
<p>U.S. home builder Toll Brothers, renowned for its large home suburban subdivisions, is looking to expand overseas.</p>
Questioning The Urbanity Of New York City
<p>A new book brings together perspectives on how New York's urban renaissance has made the city less urban and more suburban.</p>
Public Transit, Private Parking
<p>High demand for parking spaces at a transit station has prompted one city to consider banning residents of other cities from using the parking lot.</p>
Dubailand: Disney World Of The Middle East?
<p>Among its many other contributions to urban futurism, Dubai is soon to be the home of the world's largest theme park, Dubailand, which when completed will be larger than all of Orlando, Florida.</p>
Census Reports Population Growth Continues in South and West; NYC The Big Exception
<p>The U.S. Census released its new population estimates as of 7/1/06 showing that southern and western cities continued their rapid population growth. However, the city that added the most population since 2000 was NYC with a gain of 205,750 residents.</p>
Finding 'The Perfect American Street'
<p>Recounting a recent trip to Great Barrington, Massachusetts, writer Philip Langdon shares the pleasure of the small town's main street.</p>
High Density Housing Element Overruled
<p>A district appeals court ruling has invalidated the housing element of San Francisco's general plan, arguing that the environmental consequences of the plan's increased density were not considered.</p>
Portland Looks To Save Low Income Housing
<p>Federal Section 8 subsidies are set to expire for nearly 1,000 units of low income housing in Portland between December and 2013. Officials are looking to partner with private and non-profit groups to buy the housing before owners can raise rents.</p>
Twin Cities Envision Greater Regional Cooperation
<p>The idea of expanding the influence of the metropolitan planning organization in Minnesota's Twin Cities region has been around for a while. But increasing growth and congestion may finally push the idea forward.</p>
Drunken Tourists Threaten Historic Sites
<p>The ancient palazzos of Rome are being transformed by a flood of restaurants and bars catering to a growing population of drunken tourists. Many locals and preservationist worry about what they see as social and historical decay.</p>
More Americans Than Ever Commuting To Work Alone In Their Car
<p>Despite the attention that global warming has received in the U.S., most Americans aren't choosing more eco-friendly commutes.</p>
A New Species of Mall Rat Evolving?
<p>The second largest mall owner in the nation will redevelop over 200 of its properties into mixed-use centers.</p>
What Subdivision Walls Tell Us About Our Values
<p>A recent column cites the phenomenon of subdivision walls as an example of how Americans are neglecting and shunning the public realm.</p>
Is Regulating Housing Facades A Civil Rights Issue?
<p>Several communities have used ordinances to favor masonry over vinyl siding, but the practice is being challenged by a lawsuit arguing that the added cost prices out low-income minorities.</p>
Car-Free and Carefree in Colombia
<p>Bogota, Colombia, has turned itself around by focusing on using the public realm to promote the greatest amount of happiness. First stop? Car-free days.</p>
Using Universities As A Cover For New Development?
<p>Developers are hoping that by putting private colleges and universities within new developments, communities will be more likely to loosen land use approvals.</p>
Supreme Court's Endangered Species Ruling A Victory For Builders
<p>The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the federal Clean Water Act takes precedence over the Endangered Species Act when considering approval of development plans. The ruling is seen as a victory for developers.</p>
New Prize Recognizes Jane Jacobs' Spirit
<p>Having funded Jane Jacobs' groundbreaking research in the late 1950s, the Rockefeller Foundation has created a $100,000 prize in her name.</p>
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