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Historic Preservation Paves The Way For Modern Landmarks
Architecture commentator Frances Anderton articulates the accomplishments and impact of architect Brenda Levin, FAIA, on the re-emergence of downtown Los Angeles.
NYC to Get Another Green Lung
A new public park, of the same scale as Central Park, is in the works in Staten Island, NYC.
Transit Projections Are Hot Air
Reason's Cliff Slater points out that global warming and public transit have one thing in common. Both rely on sophisticated models and they are often completely wrong.
Successful Economic Development: Buffalo, NY
The campaign to bring Geico to Buffalo N.Y. is a case study that highlights a successful model for economic development.
Greenbelt Proposed Around Toronto
Development is banned in the fast-growing Ontario region known as the 'Golden Horseshoe'.
Torqued Tower Will Replace World Trade Center
A 1776-foot tall skyscraper concept depicts a spired building with a huge antenna.
Catching Carpool Cheaters
Two carpoolers get fed up with carpool cheats and launch a website to catch cheaters in the act on a digital camera.
The World's New Tallest Building May Not Be the World's Tallest Building
To determine how tall the tallest building is, spires and occupied space must be considered.
Can California Cities Reclaim Control Of Their Revenues?
An initiative has been filed in Sacramento for inclusion on the November 2004 ballot that would empower local governments by realigning how public revenues are distributed.
Best And Worst Case Scenarios For The Future
Metropolis Magazines asks leading urbanists and architects for predictions on the future of cities.
Lake Las Vegas: The Suburban Version Of Sin City
Lake Las Vegas -- the suburban reincarnation of Sin City with a 320-acre artificial lake -- is taking shape as a make-believe Tuscan village.
Camden's $1 Billion Future
A proposed $1 billion, 10-year effort would turn Camden's (New Jersey) major corridors into retail, university, civic and greenspace centers.
Can Private Water Markets Save California?
Western Water Company's CEO Michael George ponders the viability of private water markets in California to enable the state's urban centers to continue growing.
Massachusetts Governor Gives a Nod To T.O.D.
Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts encourages transit-oriented development, discourages sprawl.
Revitalizing Downtown Kansas City
H&R Block's decision to build its headquarters in Kansas City's South Loop area marks a turning point for the long-neglected neighborhood.
New Town Would Highlight Deaf Culture
Two developers, one who is deaf, present plans for a new town in South Dakota for sign language users. The town would follow the model of Gorham's Bluff, Alabama.
Conservation Easements Become Popular With Developers
Developers and land owners are finding that the tax benefits of making conservation easements are easy money.
Cities In The Digital Age
City scholar Joel Kotkin argues against the idea of an urban revitalization panacea a la Richard Florida.
Economic Development Challenges For An Agriculture-Based Region
California's Central Valley struggles with the need to accommodate its rapid growth while preserving its agricultural economic base.
Incentives For High-Tech In Arizona
Arizona attempts to spur its slowing tech industry with tax credits and private investments.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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