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Wal-Mart's Toughest Competitor
Wal-Mart's toughest competitor doesn't believe in paying workers poorly.
There's Still Hope For HOPE VI
David Gest argues that the HOPE VI public housing program still has benefits that outweigh its costs, despite attempts to end the program.
Age Of The Megalopolis
To survive in the 21st century, major metro areas work together to plan their transportation and economic strategies.
Solving Traffic Problems The Ancient Way
Can inspiration for a socially-equitable solution to congestion charging be found in an ancient law that dispenses justice in a simple traffic conflict, writes Oded Roth in this week's Op-Ed.
Listening To The Community
Hope Community Inc. organized residents to discuss and plan the future of a local park, allowing them to control the change in their neighborhood.
Public Transit Reality Game
A Toronto designer has created a giant game of tag using cell phones and Toronto's public transit system.
Portland's Policy To Improve Livability Backfires
Portland's policies to discourage panhandling backfire, exposing the 'hidden homeless'.
Remembering Seattle's Vanished Landmarks
Newspaper's readers compile a list of landmarks that have vanished but not forgotten.
Boston's Affordable Housing Lotteries
The Boston City Council's proposal to modify affordable housing lotteries is likely to "inflame" the courts.
Light Rail In The Holy City
The first light rail line in Jerusalem is approved and should be running by 2008.
Preserving 'Cities Of The Dead'
Preservationists say Hollywood has harmed a historic cemetary in New Orleans.
A 'Central Park' For Los Angeles
Martin Kaplan challenges architects to democratize and energize the design process for creating Los Angeles' 'front lawn' in the shadow of structure designed by Frank Gehry.
Los Angeles Lofts Spark A Return To Downtown
The heart of Los Angeles is being transformed as people return to the downtown.
The Network Behind Atlanta's Beltline
A look at the polical and business network behind Atlanta's biggest urban redevelopment proposal in decades.
Peter Raven: 'Hero Of The Planet'
Botanist Peter Raven, author of more than 480 books and papers and Director of Missouri Botanic Gardens talks about ecosystems and sustainable growth.
China's Global Search For Oil
Will China's thirst for oil lead to a possible showdown with the United States?
Security Mass Transit: Tactics And Technology
A review of the latest technology and tactics for protecting mass transit system from terrorist attacks.
The Endangered Species Act And Its Lessons
Los Angeles Times editorial reviews dramatic success stories as well as failures of the Endangered Species Act.
An Original 'American Utopia'
It's Disneyland's 50th birthday. Five decades after it was first launched, Walt Disney's dream has left a lasting impact on American culture.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
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