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Small Towns Make Hay While Snow Falls

Winter tourism is reviving small town economies but conservation groups warn of environmental damage.

March 15 - The Washington Post

Malibu Acquisition Largest In 20 Years

A $43 million mountain-to-sea parcel of 1,659 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains will become parkland.

March 15 - The Los Angeles Times

Mapping Out Land Compensation

Laws in Florida and Texas are serving as the litmus test for Oregon and other states.

March 15 - The Oregonian

San Francisco's Gold Crush

The soul of San Francisco is being drained by the new economy.

March 15 - MetropolisMag.com

Pittsburgh's Census Growth Secret

Only 10 out of 90 Pittsburgh neighborhoods gained population according to the Census 2000 numbers.

March 15 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


Chicago Population Increases

Census 2000 numbers show population increases in many large, older cities like Chicago.

March 15 - Chicago Sun-Times

The Great Lakes: Mixing Water And Oil

The energy crisis has ignited a debate over drilling for oil and natural gas under the Great Lakes, the world's largest source of fresh water.

March 15 - The Chicago Tribune


Bush's U-Turn On Environment

Citing energy crisis, President Bush breaks campaign environmental promises.

March 14 - CBS News

Linking Development To Classrooms

Durham County is evaluating a proposed ordinance that would tie new development to existing school space.

March 14 - The News & Observer

Stay Tuned For The E-Traffic Report

Pilot programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta are using the Internet to help commuters.

March 14 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Housing Coalition Seeks Affordable Rentals

Housing industry coalition calls for increasing government insurance for affordable housing.

March 14 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Geocaching: High-Tech Hide-and-Seek

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is being used to add a high-tech twist to treasure hunts.

March 14 - National Geographic

Questioning The 2000 Census

An interview with demographics and sociology expert Tukufu Zuberi about the 2000 Census and the nation's changing demographic landscape.

March 14 - Time

City Plans Green Buildings

From the new Central Library to the new Civic Center, Seattle's civic buildings are going green--being built with energy efficiency, water conservation, recycled materials and improved environmental quality in mind.

March 14 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Auto-Totalitarians

Some commentators attack supporters of transit for being "anti-auto" -- but their real agenda is to force Americans to drive or die.

March 14 - Buffalo Beat

Top Cities For Expanding Businesses

Cincinnati tops this list of expansion cities for growing businesses; the booming sunbelt cities are also popular.

March 14 - Plant Sites And Parks

Urban Growth - Too Much Of A Good Thing?

A "smart growth" discussion for the masses.

March 13 - Better Homes And Gardens

Fueling Growth In Oregon

In this Op-Ed article, Candice Guth outlines how the state is actually encouraging growth.

March 13 - The Oregonian

A Surprise From Philly

An overview of demographic change in Philadelphia, PA.

March 13 - USA Today

Luring High Tech From Silicon Valley

With the recent power crisis compounding the cost of doing business in Silicon Valley, some states are trying to lure high tech firms from California.

March 13 - The Seattle Times

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