The balance among farmers, cities and wildlife is a tenuous one -- especially in Southern California.
This article looks at the delicate balance between the waterneedsof the state's consumers and farmers and the water needed to protectwildlife and biodiversity. The article notes the Klamath Basin waterbattle, as well as the conflicting water interests near the Salton Sea.Federal wildlife officials are also fighting to secure a portion of theSanta Ana River to help the threatened habitat of the San Bernardinokangaroo rat. According to a legal expert interviewed for the piece,watershould flow to an endangered species first before serving any otherneeds.
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The expanded train line will connect more destinations to the international airport and other important destinations.
Las Vegas Golf Course to Become Over 1,000 Units of Affordable Housing
The project is part of an initiative to build affordable housing on shuttered golf courses.
Planning for True Transportation Affordability: Beyond Common Misconceptions
Transportation affordability is important but often misunderstood, resulting in misguided solutions. New research helps identify ways to provide true affordability for economic freedom, opportunity and happiness.
Seattle Legalizes Co-Living
A new state law requires all Washington cities to allow co-living facilities in areas zoned for multifamily housing.
NYC Officials Announce Broadway Pedestrianization Project
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How Well Will San Francisco’s Daylighting Program Work?
Unlike other efforts to prevent cars from parking near intersections to improve visibility and road safety, San Francisco has no plans to install physical infrastructure to keep vehicles out of danger zones.
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