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Trees Thrive In The City
An EPA researcher discovers that trees in the city thrived and grew twice as well as those in rural settings.
51 Ways To Develop Sustainable Communities
A report titled "Citizens' Vision For Smart Growth" includes a 51-point checklist of "Sustainability Assessment Criteria" for evaluating if a project is sustainable.
How To Revitalize Atlanta
Recent plans for an ark-shaped aquarium and other tourism-oriented strategies have sparked debate over the best way to revitalize Atlanta.
Deny Funds To Projects That Encourage Sprawl
Group recommends that state funds should be denied to projects that promote sprawl.
Once Hip To Be Harvard Square
Author reminisces over memories of Harvard Square, when it was once a haven for Modernist-minded architects, like Jose Luis Sert and Benjamin Thompson.
America's Most Drivable Cities
A new study ranks 77 U.S. cities based on how easy it is for residents to drive around their city.
Whose Owns These Rights Of Way?
Environmentalists worry that some states -- like Utah -- will claim thousands of 'roads' through sensitive Federal lands.
Silicon Valley Growth Stunted By State Fiscal Policy
Metro Investment Report interviews the Chair of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, Keith Kennedy, on the need for fiscal reforms to help generate growth in the Valley.
Science Still Uncertain About Global Warming
Former Secretary of Energy James Schlesinger argues that the science about climate change is not yet "settled."
One Step Closer For Western WA Light-rail
The Sound Transit light-rail proposal is back on track.
Preserving North Carolina's Coastline
A 2-part story looks at efforts to preserve North Carolina's coast which are undermined by actions of the state legislature.
'Alarming' Number Of Nation's Highway Bridges Are Deficient
Continued efforts must be made to renovate and replace the "alarming" number of US highway bridges that are deficient.
When Boomers Retire...
Baby Boomers' retirement expectations are redefining an industry.
Massachusetts' Efforts To Help Its Cash-strapped Cities
Massachusetts state legislature proposes a bill to assist localities in managing recent budget cuts.
Pasadena's Queen Of Historic Preservation
Claire Bogaard has successfully led the preservation movement in Pasadena, CA, for three decades.
Transportation Funds Siphoned Off To Reduce State Deficit
Transportation officials in Illinois struggle to find ways to deal with the siphoning off millions of state transportation funds.
Concerns Grow With Indian Casinos
In only a few years, Indian tribes in California have developed Vegas-style casinos across much of the state.
Are Neighborhood Councils Improving Governance?
The Planning Report interviews the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to assess the success of neighborhood councils on governance.
The Homestead Land Rush
The area around Homestead struggled to recover after the 1992 Hurricane Andrew. Now it is experiencing a land rush as South Florida approaches buildout.
Justice Dept. Intervenes In Local Zoning Dispute
The Justice Department accuses a county of religious discrimination and is threatening a lawsuit.
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
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