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North Carolina's Massive Historic Renovation
Durham officials approve a $43.2 million subsidy for one of the nation's largest historic renovation projects, aimed at revitalizing downtown Durham.
CA Treasurer Identifies State's Smart Investments
California State Treasurer seizes the opportunity to use his investment pool to invest in the state's urban communities, simultaneously earning returns andsparking development.
Malls Half-Baked: In Search Of Alternative Realities
The apocalyptic decree that 50% of America's 1,500 malls would go dark by the new millennium resulted in few fatalities. Ironically, in fact, the doom gave way to a boom...
Hurricanes No Deterrent To Rapid Coastal Growth
The 45 million people massed along the coast from Maine to Texas, who gamble that they will never face a hurricane, have more people join them every day.
Mixed Blessings: Urban And Suburban Poverty In Census 2000
This paper examines poverty rate trends in the nation's largest metropolitan areas over the 1990s, and finds highly uneven outcomes in a decade of strong economic growth.
Denver's New Mandatory Affordable Housing Law
Denver adopts a mandatory affordable housing law that will give developers incentives to build more housing for low-income residents.
The Price Of Dirt: A Housing Crisis
How land prices drive the housing market.
It Takes More Than UGBs
Infrastructure and open space policy also shape metropolitan growth.
Three Detroit Housing Officials Fired
The top three officials of the Detroit Housing Commission have been ousted by Mayor Kilpatrick.
'Ticking Timebomb' For NJ Council On Affordable Housing
New Jersey towns are to blame as only 272 towns out of 566 have saught protection under the Council on Affordable Housing.
Building A 21st Century Transportation System
Transportation is getting increasing attention as the need for congressional reauthorization of key statutes comes closer.
Hidden Modernism In The World Of Audit
In today's environment, every judgement that affects anyone must be backed up with expert advice: the audit.
WTC: Land Swap Deal Proposed
New York City proposes taking over the World Trade Center site in exchange for the land beneath La Guardia and Kennedy Airports.
Top Housing Markets
Nationwide home prices have risen an average 8%, but 10 markets have seen increases up to 25%.
What Makes The Bay Area Successful?
How does the Bay Area compare with the rest of the nation in terms of housing, transportation, education, and economy?
NYC To Change Codes For Skyscrapers
New York City's sweeping plan to change building codes for high-rises is an indication of how the Sept 11th attacks could transform the nation's skyscrapers.
Do We Value Gas Over Water?
U.S. consumers, unlike their global counterparts, pay more on average for water than gasoline.
Farms On City Roofs
Growing plants on roofs help improve urban environment.
Lesson From WTC Rebuidling: Architecture Matters!
Although development in the U.S. typically treats architecture as an afterthought, writes John King, the WTC is proving that architecture matters.
America's Favorite Hometown Businesses
Well known writers discuss their favorite "Main Street USA" businesses -- what makes America's old main streets unique.
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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