Social / Demographics

The ethnic group known for fighting for the U.S. in Vietnam faces adversity after their last refugee camp closes in Thailand.

January 25, 2006 - Minneapolis/St. Paul City Pages

Illegal conversion of single room occupancy ('efficiency') apartments in NYC threaten one of the few remaining sources of private, affordable housing in the City. Housing advocates attempt to stem the tide, but it's rough going.

January 24, 2006 - The New York Times

Local police departments are increasingly relying on federally-funded surveillance camera networks to pick up where local citizens and underfunded police left off -- keeping their 'eyes on the street'.

January 23, 2006 - The Washington Post

As baby boomers begin to retire, many homebuilders look to create resort and retirement communities to fit their needs in Mexico.

January 21, 2006 - The Wall Street Journal

There were 269 murders in Baltimore City in 2005, after a 1999 campaign promise by Mayor Martin O'Malley to reduce the number to 175. What do so many homicides do to a city's psyche?

January 20, 2006 - Baltimore City Paper

Despite anecdotal evidence to the contrary, the core areas of the nation's major metropolitan areas are experiencing major net domestic migration losses, according to Wendell Cox.

January 18, 2006 - Demographia

Baltimore looks in the mirror and is surprised to see itself emerge victorious.

January 16, 2006 - USA Today

By focusing resources on seemingly minor infractions like graffiti, some cities hope to discourage more widespread criminal behavior.

January 14, 2006 - Tucson Weekly

A new book chronicles the state of American urban Christianity in 21 cities.

January 13, 2006 - Detroit Metro Times

Shortage of affordable housing causes problems recruiting new faculty at one of the world's top higher education institutions.

January 12, 2006 - The Guardian Unlimited

A new report details just how serious the homeless problem is in Los Angeles County.

January 12, 2006 - Los Angfeles Times

Also known as the Iroquois, the tribe worked with a non-profit and college professors to make the purchase after centuries of effort.

January 12, 2006 - Ithaca Times

The Chicago Police Department is getting serious about community involvement in neighborhood safety, coinciding with the city's murder rate leveling off.

January 12, 2006 - The Chicago Tribune

A recent fair housing study finds that landlords in refugee areas give preferential treatment to whites.

January 11, 2006 - The Chicago Tribune

San Diego has built apartments close to services to help keep homeless off the streets.

January 4, 2006 - The Christian Science Monitor

A Boulder County writer argues that the local social service agency has separated children from parents due only to impoverished living conditions.

January 1, 2006 - Boulder Weekly

What is the appropriate level of subsidization that affordable housing developers should receive? The article also describes New York City's unique inclusionary housing benefits.

December 27, 2005 - The New York Times

A revival of industrial towns just outside expensive metropolitan areas accompanies the grueling commutes of the new residents. While describing the Lehigh Valley, the reporters also mention the far-out regions of Boston and the San Francisco Bay Area.

December 26, 2005 - The New York Times

CNN Money publishes its list of the fastest-growing states in the US. And for the 19th straight year, Nevada leads the list.

December 22, 2005 - CNN Money

Detroit's new public square, Campus Martius, has brought life back to an infamously moribund downtown.

December 19, 2005 - Making Places Newsletter