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Megapolitan Areas To Be Considered By Census Bureau
Ten regions in the country are organized as super regional cities.
A Mall To 'Change The World'
Part Las Vegas, part Disney World, it is planned to be the world's largest man-made structure -- and also the most environmentally friendly. [Link Corrected]
Planning Board Threatened With Jail
A judge orders the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission to approve 254 townhouses or face jail.
Sustainable Development In Africa
An essay by Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai offers a model for sustainable development in Africa.
What Housing Bubble?
Yes, housing prices are sky-high, but there's no evidence of a housing bubble about to burst, writes MSN Money columnist Jim Jubak.
Inglewood's Hollywood Park Faces Hard Times
The once-famed horse racing track is losing money, and may close unless drastic measures are taken.
New Uses For Old Railroads
Imagining new uses for outdated railroads is creating exciting new opportunities for central cities.
Alaska's Railroad Has Little In Common With Amtrak
A columnist chides Alaska's Transportation Secretary's criticism of Amtrak, saying the state has its own issues with rail service.
Terrorism, Transit And Public Safety
Despite recent terrorist attacks, public transit is still an extremely safe form of travel, writes Todd Litman.
Can Nuclear Power Slow Global Warming?
Despite safety issues and questions about future profits, climate change is causing western governments to take a fresh look at nuclear power.
Tejon Ranch's Future
As California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger weighs in on the Tejon Ranch conservation plan, one must keep in mind all that this historic land mass brings to the environment.
Earth Day Pioneer Dies
Gaylord Nelson, a Senator from Wisconsin, who was responsible for starting Earth Day in 1970, died on July 3rd.
Study Of Terror Attacks On Mass Transit
A UCLA study examines terrorist attacks on rail and subway systems with the hope of designing less vulnerable facilities.
Massachusetts Goes 'Green'
New energy-efficient housing developments are being built all over the state.
L.A. Developer Settles Lawsuit
KB Home agrees to pay a $3.2 million settlement for poor lending practices.
Fort Lauderdale's Sidewalk Mistake
Fort Lauderdale accidentally built a sidewalk on private property, and has been leasing the property every since.
Living For The City
NAACP, Institute report lists Detroit's top challenges, links them to fighting sprawl.
California Leading The Way With Green Energy Sources
Four years after the energy blackouts, Californians are actively seeking alternative energy methods that won't disrupt the environment.
BLOG POST
Google Maps Again Some More
From this month's issue of <em>Wired</em>, I give you <a href="http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.07/start.html?pg=5">this roundup</a> of interesting uses for Google's wicked cool mapping application. Salient bits:<br /> <br /> <blockquote>It's Google's world, we just live in it. In the few months since its release, the search engine's latest info-appliance - satellite photos searchable by address - has spawned dozens of inspired spinoffs. Here's a look at some of the ways the hive mind is bending <a href="http://maps.google.com">maps.google.com</a>
Transit Is Easy Target For Terrorists
Public transit systems remain one of the easiest targets for terrorists.
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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