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Why Isn't Solar Energy Popular In Sunny L.A.?
Los Angeles wanted to become the "Solar Capital of the World." What happened?
L.A.'s Unofficial State Of The City Address
A respected businessman gives a no-holds barred review of urban development in Los Angeles.
North Carolina's Case Study In Growth
For an experiment in managing growth, the town to watch is Currituck, N.C., just south of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.
New Website Highlights Signage Issues For Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration's new signage website offers a one-source review of signage for businesses.
Seven Barriers To Better Development
Despite more innovative projects, there are still seven consistent barriers to better development.
New York Readies Tough New Emissions Rules
While the smog situation worsens in New York, the state is preparing tough new emissions rules.
Andres Duany Interview: New Urbanism And The Future
Andres Duany answers his critics and talks about how New Urbanism confronts the future.
Disintermediation Of The Architect?
A variety of architectural plans for stock homes and other structures can easily be purchased over the Internet, bypassing architects entirely.
California Coastal Commission Unconstitutional?
The California Coastal Commission is held unconstitutional. The executive director says the State will appeal.
Can Gambling Revitalize The Inner City?
Detroit has become the nation's largest testing ground for urban casinos. Now Oakland, CA is considering its own inner-city gambling.
Black And White: The Segregated City
U.S. cities are still highly segregated and this isolation is aggravating social problems. According to census figures, the Buffalo Niagara community is one of the most segregated regions in the nation.
Is Sprawl A Dirty Word?
As the debate over sprawl grows, some see the use of the word as loaded with negative connotations.
Opposition To New Bridge Followed Familar Path
Maryland residents oppose a proposed "Techway". The pattern of opposition to new roads in becoming all too common.
The California Dream: Transit Oriented Development?
An editorial in the San Jose Mercury News suggests that more and more Californian's are favoring new transit oriented development ideas over the traditional autocentric commnunity.
Canadian Cities To Get Funds For Green Programs
Canada's Federal Environment Minister David Anderson announced funds for cities and towns making efforts to be more environmentally sensitive.
Bus Strike Blamed For Increase In Crime
A bus strike in West Vancouver, Canada, is being blamed for an increase in crime; crooks use public transit for transportation to and from crime scenes.
Jane Jacobs Warns: Big Canadian Cities Risk Death
At a gathering of mayors, renowed urbanist Jane Jacobs warned Canada risks the death of its biggest five hub-cities.
Smart Growth Vs. The Environment
What does smart growth mean to environmental professionals?
Judge Trims City's Tough Tree Ordinance
A home owner in Falls Church, VA, faced jail time for cutting down two trees in his own yard. He fought back against the city's ordinance.
Let The Builder Beware
Cisco joins a growing list of technology companies that suddenly find themselves in the development and real estate business.
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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