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University Study: Sprawl Increases Affordable Housing
Local smart growth advocates say that the solutions is not to allow sprawl, but to increase densities.
Report Presents Safety Aids For Elderly Drivers
A report by an insurance industry group recommends safety aids such as larger streets signs for elderly drivers.
Limits On Data Centers, Telecom Hotels
Legislation to limit the amount of pollution and energy used by data centers and telecom hotels may impact economic development.
Atlanta Neighborhood's Innovative Revitalization Project
An innovative revitalization project for Atlanta's East Lake area starts to make an impact.
California Highways: End Of An Era?
As California searches for alternatives to freeway-building, here is a look at the cultural impact of highways on American culture and the implications of ending new highway development.
Homeownership Causes Sprawl
As long as homeownership is a fundamental part of the American dream, we won't have livable cities.
Rescuing Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater
Fallingwater, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is one of the most famous houses of the 20th century. The house has been deteriorating due to 'structural flaws.'
World Population Headed For Cities
Half the world's population will be living in cities in six years.
Stopping Sprawl By Limiting Affordable Housing?
A New Jersey gubernatorial candidate is campaigning against sprawl -- by overturning affordable housing rules.
Sprawl Advances
Urban sprawl threatens 95 million acres of farmland in the next several decades, according to a USDA report.
Mexico Seeks To Balance Tourism And Environment
Tourism is an important industry in Mexico but rapid tourism-related growth without proper planning has resulted in environmental damage. New mega-projects aim to address environmental concerns.
Wanted: Tree Trimming Bandits For 'Crimes Against Nature'
Trees in front of billboards in West Hollywood, CA, were illegally trimmed and damaged. Culprits face felony charges. Were billboard companies involved?
Santa Monica, C.A.: An Oasis In Los Angeles
The International Herald Tribute focuses on Santa Monica -- the place to visit if you're coming to Los Angeles.
California Maps Wildlife Corridors
Scientists and officials in California map open space corridors that are critical for protecting wildlife in the state.
Housing Market Forces Boston Communities Apart
Neighborhoods around Boston are facing dramatic changes as the battle for housing -- any housing -- heats up.
The Jewel Of The Nation's Interstate Highway System
Interstate 70 runs through a beautiful canyon in Glenwood Springs, Colorado -- and is the country's most environmentally sensitive road.
Empowerment Zone Applications Due
Communities that receive RC or EZ designation will be able to use a revitalizing business tax incentive package valued at $22 billion nationwide.
Denver Is First City To Make Clean-air Comeback
Denver was ranked behind only Los Angeles for poor air quality in 1977. It is now the first city to come all the way back to clean-air status.
Bay Area Braces For Life Without BART
Throughout the region, companies are scrambling to prepare for a transit strike that could disrupt the commute for thousands.
Ohio Vs. Kentucky
A nearly perfect plan has been created for Cincinatti's riverfront. So what's wrong?
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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