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Municipalities Organize To Comply With New Runoff Rules
<p>As new storm water runoff regulations begin to apply to the smaller municipalities in Wisconsin, many communities are looking to join forces to create regional ordinances and tax schemes that will enable them to comply.</p>
Eminent Domain's 'Devastating' Impact On African-Americans
<p>Study concludes that eminent domain has evolved into a tool for the 'rich and the powerful" to take from the 'poor and politically weak'.</p>
Foreclosures Hurting Denver Neighborhoods
<p>A new report from a Denver task force on foreclosures reveals that several neighborhoods in the city are suffering from high foreclosure rates.</p>
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Are Zillow's Estimates Of Home Prices Accurate?
<p>How accurate is the popular website that offers free estimates of home values?</p>
Cyclist Develops Village For Athletes In South Carolina
<p>George Hincapie, former teammate of Lance Armstrong, plans to build houses and condos in Greenville County. The 300-acre development includes amenities designed for athletes.</p>
Where's The New Deal For Canada's Cities?
<p>As Canada's political landscape has changed over the past few years, so too has the federal approach to Canada's cities.</p>
Land Grabs In India Spur Criticism
<p>The Communist government in West Bengal, India, has seized the land of thousands of farmer to make room for a car factory. Many criticize the government's emphasis on industrialization.</p>
Feds Vs. Regional Transit Planners
<p>State and federal transportation officials have voiced concerns about the feasibility of a transit plan put forward by regional transportation planners in Portland, Oregon. The two sides continue to clash.</p>
New Housing Prohibited In Crowded School Areas
<p>In Harford County, Maryland, an ordinance has been approved that would strictly limit the development of new homes in areas with overcrowded schools.</p>
Atlanta To Demolish Nearly All Its Public Housing
<p>As the city plans to demolish most of its public housing, the only publicly-subsidized units remaining will be offered to senior citizens. Displaced residents will be given counseling and vouchers enabling them to live anywhere in the country.</p>
Planning And The 'New People Power'
<p>Local governments and citizens are finding that tackling community problems requires new forms of deliberative democracy.</p>
One Billion Dollar Plan Unveiled For Atlanta's Signature Street
<p>The ambitious plan proposes to transform Peachtree Street with new streetcars, parks and other amenities. But skeptics wonder if such a massive overhaul is feasible -- or even necessary.</p>
Making Public Policy at 2 A.M.
<p>Bill Fulton, smart growth expert and a City Council member in Ventura, California, recounts a marathon eight hour city council meeting and two controversial land use projects the council approves.</p>
Building Boom In Colombia's 'Secret' City
<p>A construction boom is transforming Cartagena. Some are concerned that tourism and rapid development will degrade the city's charm.</p>
Painting Bush Green
<p>How the White House is portraying President Bush as a longtime supporter of the efforts to combat global warming.</p>
Romanian County Seeks Stake In Dracula's Castle
<p>A county in Central Romania has expressed interest in purchasing the castle used by the 15th Century medieval ruler who inspired the tale of "Dracula" -- seeing the castle as an opportunity to increase tourism in the Eastern European country.</p>
Anti-Sprawl Development Guidelines Approved In Alabama
<p>Sweeping guidelines have been approved in Shelby County, Alabama, that will strictly govern the development of housing subdivisions. The new regulations require a mixture of uses and an increase in walkability and green space.</p>
L.A.'s Grand Avenue Project Approved
Plans for a broad mixed-use, transit-oriented development have received approval from the Los Angeles City Council and County Board of Supervisors, moving closer to the creation of a what civic leaders hope is a cultural center in downtown L.A.
Condo Development Angers Miami Museum Lovers
<p>As another highrise condo development towers in Miami, local historic preservation advocates complain that the historic Vizcaya Museum's garden views will be permanently damaged.</p>
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Tyler Technologies
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Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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