Social / Demographics
Mexican Exodus May Bring End To Many Towns
Migration of workers from Mexico to the U.S. is creating a drain of workers -- and a viable future -- from many Mexican towns.
Questioning The Urbanity Of New York City
A new book brings together perspectives on how New York's urban renaissance has made the city less urban and more suburban.
Census Reports Population Growth Continues in South and West; NYC The Big Exception
The U.S. Census released its new population estimates as of 7/1/06 showing that southern and western cities continued their rapid population growth. However, the city that added the most population since 2000 was NYC with a gain of 205,750 residents.
Drunken Tourists Threaten Historic Sites
The ancient palazzos of Rome are being transformed by a flood of restaurants and bars catering to a growing population of drunken tourists. Many locals and preservationist worry about what they see as social and historical decay.
More Americans Than Ever Commuting To Work Alone In Their Car
Despite the attention that global warming has received in the U.S., most Americans aren't choosing more eco-friendly commutes.
A New Species of Mall Rat Evolving?
The second largest mall owner in the nation will redevelop over 200 of its properties into mixed-use centers.
What Subdivision Walls Tell Us About Our Values
A recent column cites the phenomenon of subdivision walls as an example of how Americans are neglecting and shunning the public realm.
Atlanta Swelling With Coastal Florida Expatriates
Fear of hurricanes, high housing costs, and prohibitive insurance premiums are driving coastal Florida residents north to Atlanta. Real estate agents and developers are happy, but the region is already strained by growth.
Look At Houston In A Different Light, Argues Kotkin
Often maligned by by most planners and urbanists, the City of Houston, Texas, receives a glowing defense from Joel Kotkin.
The New Face Of Public Housing
A formerly crime-ridden public housing project has been redeveloped as a HUD Hope VI project. Many see as a successful turnaround, bringing in subsidized renters and buyers as well as market-rate homeowners.
Second Home Owners Engaging In Activism
Vacation home owners are getting involved in local issues in their second communities.
Lack Of Affordable Housing Hits Migrant Workers Hardest
A high supply of jobs is bringing large amounts of migrant workers into the Pacific Northwest. But few affordable housing options exist, leaving many with no place to go.
Flood Prospect Sparks Violent Opposition To Dam Project
Plans to build a dam on the Nile River have incited protests, outrage, and even violence as Sudanese villagers demonstrate their opposition to a project that would flood them out of their ancient homeland.
Indoor Activities Cut Time Kids Spend Outdoors
A number of studies have detailed the decreasing amount of time children spend outdoors -- a revelation that is prompting policy makers to look for ways to pull kids away from indoor activities such as video games and the Internet.
New York Plans To Pay The Poor
In a move to address poverty in the city, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has started a program that will pay low-income residents for doing things perceived to break the cycle of poverty, such as visiting a doctor and attending school regularly.
Bostoners Most Likely To Walk To Work
Commuters in Boston are the most likely city dwellers to walk to work, but are second-to-last among commuters in 50 American cities to carpool, according to Census data.
EPA Bullseye: Smart Growth Targets Big Builders
The US EPA is directing educational and research efforts that explain (among other things) the financial benefits of smart growth directly to the nation's largest homebuilders and developers.
Panhandling Becomes A Crime In Minneapolis
The Minneapolis City Council has approved a measure to crack down on panhandling.
Census Figures Show More People Commuting Alone
Despite rising gas prices, more people are commuting to work alone, the amount of carpoolers has dropped, and no increase has been seen in the percentage of Americans who use public transit, according to recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Study Shows Walkable Nieghborhoods Important To Health Of Elderly
Walkability has been shown to greatly improve the health and wellbeing of senior citizens. In response to recent studies on this issue, planners are looking to create walkable neighborhoods that encourage healthy habits for residents of all ages.
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