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Green Dorms Test Students' Ideals

Living in one of the most environmentally-sensitive residence halls in the U.S., teaches students a new way of life and may well be a trend of the future.

December 7 - The Washington Post

Smart Growth: Theory Must be Put Into Practice

While considered to be a good idea, Americans hesitate to take action.

December 7 - Air Resources Board, CalEPA

LA' s Airport Needs Delayed For Take-off

Where will you and the 82 million additional people go to board for your flights between now and 2020?

December 7 - The Los Angeles Times

Why Affordable Housing Needs Good Design

Chicago Sun-Times architecture critic discusses the benefits of good design in low-income neighborhoods.

December 7 - Chicago Sun-Times

Graduate Students' Transit Study Helps Communities

New approach helps towns maximize benefits of transit access.

December 7 - New Jersey Institute Of Technology


Atlanta's Low-Density Development

Georgia state transportation agency says that low-density developments are not always bad.

December 7 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Parking Moratorium Sought in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh officials seek to prevent the conversion of vacant lots into parking facilities.

December 7 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review


Bug Killer Phase Out

EPA finds Diazinon--a widely-used garden pesticide--presents unacceptable health risks and will be phased out.

December 7 - The Washington Post

Park Asset Management

Chicago communities demonstrate real-life examples of assets-based management at work for community revitalization.

December 6 - Urban Parks Online

The Future Of Historic Neighborhood Schools

The National Trust Identifies serious threats to historic neighborhood schools, and calls for major public policy changes.

December 6 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

Nation's Smallest Commuter Rail Line Opens

The Governer calls is a "real renaissance in rail" while opponents say it is a waste of federal and state money.

December 6 - CNN

Sprawl: Adapt Or Annex?

Will Columbus be forced to adapt to sprawl?

December 6 - The Columbus Dispatch

Infill Causing Congestion

Atlanta's traffic backs onto surface streets as intown communities get congested.

December 6 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Does Smart Growth Really Work?

Planning's fashionable solution isn't no growth, but smart growth. Are they really any different?

December 6 - The Washington Times

Court Rules For Homebuilders

The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of homebuilders in their fight against construction defect litigation.

December 6 - Inman News

States Ranked By Environmental Standards

States with the highest environmental standards also boast the best economic performance, finds Gold & Green 2000, a new report from the Institute for Southern Studies.

December 6 - Institute For Southern Studies

Growing Smarter: Smart Growth In Atlanta

Urban Land Institute's Partners for Smart Growth Conference is being held in Atlanta, a city where the debate over the concept continues.

December 6 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Governor Says He Still Backs Smart Growth

Minnesota Governer Jesse Ventura pledges support to smart growth and open-space conservation.

December 5 - Pioneer Planet

Global Talks On Toxic Chemicals Begin

Delegates from 120 countries begin talks in South Africa that may lead to ban on the production of the world most dangerous chemicals.

December 5 - CNN

States Ranked By Education

Education Week summarizes state level scores on educational progress. How does your state rank?

December 5 - Education Week

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