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Slowing Growth In Cape Cod
A town in Cape Cod, MA is trying to declare itself a 'district of critical planning concern' in efforts to slow growth in the area.
Los Angeles Is Really A Railroad Town
This is the golden age for rail in Southern Califrnia. However, as rail use continues to grow, it is causing strains.
Could Cattails Impact The Presidency?
Farm runoff into the Everglades has fostered the growth non-native cattails, which destroy native wildlife.
How East New York Became A Ghetto
The Village Voice reviews a book by a longtime city planner who writes on the decline and possible resurgence of east New York.
Can Transit Save Chinatown?
Los Angeles' Chinatown is seeing a dramatic surge in activity with the opening of the new Gold Line. Community-based revitalization efforts are planned.
Demographic Shuffle
A Census report "indicates that the 'white flight' of the early 1990s is not so white anymore."
Community Development In Rural America
While the nation's cities try to develop successful strategies for growth, rural America is finding hundreds of inventive ways to add to its appeal.
New Federal Transport Bill Unlikely
Low funding and attempts to gut environmental rules are blocking the Transportation Equity Act.
Governor Tries To Limit Public's Right To Challenge Development
In an effort to limit "frivolous lawsuits," the governor of Masschusetts is proposing to limit the public's right to challenge select waterfront developments, leaving stakeholders wary.
Disneyland Meets The Killing Fields
Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism is preparing grandiose plans for a million-dollar theme park on a former notorious Khmer Rouge.
Let Him Entertain You
Entertainment center maestro David Cordish explains how it's done.
Friday Funny: Paul Newman To Sue HUD
An Op-Ed by Paul Newman
Is Mixed-Use Worth It?
Mixed-use projects get a lukewarm review in comparison to the financial rewards from conventional projects.
Community Action Gets Results
Through action and self advocacy, an impoverished community secures funding for new homes and economic development.
Congestion Charging -- London And Beyond
An Urban Land Institue policy forum examines London's congestion pricing and the implications of imposing fees to drive downtown.
Ecotopia: Which Is The Most Eco-Friendly U.S. City?
Which U.S. city can rightly claim the title of "Ecotopia?"
City Beautiful: In Memphis, Take Me To The River
A design competition brings an international flair to the cradle of the blues and rock 'n roll.
Wal-Mart Seeks To Polish Tarnished Image
Concerned about its public image, Wal-Mart has hired consultants to conduct "reputation research." Suggested remedies include radio and television ads.
Hudson Valley As The Next SoHo?
A new exhibit showcases emerging talents from the fast-reviving Hudson Valley in New York.
Broadening The Range Of Housing Types
The use of coach houses, or granny flats, to address affordable housing needs, also addresses the need to develop a broad range of housing types.
City of Fort Worth
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