Social / Demographics
Fear Of A Slum Planet
A new report from the World Watch Institute warns that uncontrolled urbanization in the form of slums is contributing to serious social and environmental consequences.
Homelessness On The Rise In Hawaii
Hawaii's housing boom and other factors like high rents and a shortage of developable land mean that housing is often out of reach for the state's working poor. As a result, Hawaii has one of the nation's largest homeless populations.
Public Space And The Urban Library Renaissance
With plush furniture, coffee shops, rock concerts and meeting spaces, public libraries are reinventing themselves as the city's primary public place.
Auto Emissions In Europe Increasing Along With Sprawl
In Europe, vehicular emissions are increasing while emissions from industry and the population growth rate decline. More people throughout the world are driving, especially in those countries where the "newly rich" enjoy their new mobility.
The Rise of the Megapolitans
Megapolitans are regions that combine at least two, and often several, metropolitan areas. Researchers Robert E. Lang and Arthur C. Nelson developed the megapolitan concept in part to depict where the next 100 million Americans will live.
Are Census Projections Good Assumptions?
Chris Williamson offers advice on how to make sure you don't confuse Census Bureau projections with actual planning.
Mini-Me McMansions: The Modern Day Playhouse
Sales of high-priced playhouses that replicate real-life homes are increasing.
The Bleary-Eyed Cross-Border Commute
In the wee hours of the morning, hundreds if not thousands of workers from Tijuana, Mexico trade the comfort of their beds for restless sleep in cars parked near U.S. border inspection stations.
Residents -- Not Planners -- Create The City Center In L.A.
There may not be a Times Square, but Los Angeles residents have created their own city centers wherever they can.
Canada's Organic Farmers Can't Keep Up With 'Slow Food' Demand
Demand for locally-grown food is increasing in Canada, but the number of organic growers has shown a national decline. A shortage of organic processing plants -- especially those used for meats -- is a limiting factor in the 'slow food' movement.
New England's Growth Rate Trails Nation's
The New England region's population growth rate continues to drop below that of the nation as a whole, measuring at a rate of just 0.2 percent between July 2005 and July 2006. This compares with a national growth rate of about 1 percent.
Fear of Crime Highest In Kansas City
FBI statistics that identify Kansas City as having the most violent crime in the nation fortify results from a recent survey of residents who are more concerned about crime than residents of the reigning "most dangerous city in America", St. Louis.
Top 10 Notable U.S. Metropolitan Trends
The Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program has published its list of the top ten most noteworthy urban and demographic trends affecting U.S. metropolitan regions in 2006.
China Continuing One-Child Policy
China's officials say its controversial population-control measure is still crucial for the welfare of the nation, where 800 million rural residents still live in poverty.
Do Poor Neighborhoods Keep People Poor?
Studies tracking subjects in HUD's Moving to Opportunity program have shown surprising results. While girls thrive and adults feel safer after moving to more affluent neighborhoods, boys actually fare worse. And incomes don't rise.
Suburban Inflatable Santas: Derisive To Some, Loved By Others
2006 officially marks the year where blown-up Santa and Homer Simpson lawn decorations have spread to suburbs across the United States. Is this a good thing?
Veiled Racism Or Just A Property Rights Feud?
Some residents believe plans to build a mosque in their neighborhood would bring down property values.
The Rise Of Third World Mega Cities
As the population of western industrialized nations stabilizes, the world's largest and fastest growing cities will increasingly be located in poor, developing countries.
Looking For A Retirement Home In The City
Some baby boomers looking for a place to retire are scouting out homes in New York City, wooed by the city's cultural attractions and public transportation.
South Leads Nation In Population And Population Growth
While the Dec. 22 U. S Census Bureau report highlights the rapid growth of Arizona, another noteworthy finding is that the South, notwithstanding the huge population loss in Louisiana, added more people, many of them immigrants, than any other region
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