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Using New Urbanism To Sell Development Projects

Henry Rodriguez, a developer in south Florida, is convinced that New Urbanism is the best choice for places like South Bay Village in Osprey.

July 29 - Florida Herald Tribune

U. S. Unveils Climate Change Pact

United States announces a partnership with Australia, China, India, Japan, and South Korea to address global warming with technology.

July 29 - The Guardian Unlimited

The Housing 'Time Bomb'

Widespread speculation, 'interest only' mortgages with no down payments, and a 'ridiculously low' prime lending rate -- combined with a huge federal deficit -- all point to 'economic armageddon' for the U.S.

July 29 - Dissident Voice

The Urban Pioneers Of Edge City

Residents of a quintessential edge city explain the attraction.

July 29 - The Washington Post

Consortium Offers Virginia $1 Billion For Toll Road

The bid to privatize the Dulles Toll Road is the latest in a growing trend.

July 29 - The Washington Post


Big Project Agreements Yield Big Community Benefits

New approach makes sure urban redevelopment helps neighborhoods

July 29 - Michigan Land Use Institute

A Butterfly Map Of America's Green Space

Tracking butterfly types and numbers across time and space can provide early environmental warnings.

July 29 - The Christian Science Monitor


Modern Towers Continue Race For The Skies

The urge to build the world's tallest tower is pushing modern skyscrapers to new heights.

July 28 - The New York Times

Housing Outside The Bubble

Already home to real estate speculators, costly South Florida is looking forways to house workers, too.

July 28 - The Slatin Report

New L.A. Mayor Urges Residents To Use Public Transit

Mayor Villaraigosa urges Los Angeles residents to give up their cars one or two days a week and use public transit instead.

July 28 - The Los Angeles Times

Florida's Disappearing Waterfront Docks

As more developers transform former docks into retail properties, working fisherman and boat owners are finding parking spaces a scarce commodity.

July 28 - The Los Angeles Times

Tallest U.S. Skyscraper Planned For Chicago

A 115-story spiral designed by architect Santiago Calatrava is planned to be the nation's tallest building.

July 28 - The Washington Post

Housing Boom Leads to Incompetence, Fraud

Homeowners are finding their new homes shoddily constructed, and legal recourse and compensation next to impossible.

July 28 - MotherJones.com

New York City Agency Approves Hybrids For Taxis

Six hybrid models have been approved for use as taxis in New York City.

July 28 - The New York Times

Meet The New Generation of Homesteaders

These days, living away from civilization doesn't have to mean giving up all of the modern comforts of urban life.

July 28 - Emagazine

Making The Case For Employer-Assisted Housing

Financial help from business owners, matched by public dollars, enables hundreds of people to live close to their jobs in Chicago. The idea is catching on.

July 28 - Shelterforce Online

In Northeast, A City's Tale Of Turnaround

After decades of decline, New Haven and other mid-size cities see a positive population trend.

July 28 - The Christian Science Monitor

Real Estate Scams In Arizona

Arizona's reputation as a haven for scam-artists suffered another blow as investigators look into a West Valley subdivision deal.

July 27 - The Arizona Republic

Balancing Automobile And Pedestrian Traffic

An editorial suggests that reintroducing cars in downtown Boston would herald the return of businesses in the area.

July 27 - The Boston Globe

Global Warming Threatens Australia

A report by the Australia government warns that climate change could make large swaths of the continent uninhabitable.

July 27 - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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