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California Impact Fees Reach Supreme Court

An upcoming ruling could have a major impact on building and development in California and around the country.

October 4, 2023 - San Francisco Chronicle

Coronavirus COVID-19

States to Train Public Health Armies to Move Beyond Mitigation to Containment

As some governors open nonessential businesses, subjecting workers and customers to potential viral infection, others move beyond social distancing to the next steps, boxing in the coronavirus with testing, contact tracing, isolation, and quarantine.

April 27, 2020 - The Washington Post

Bangkok, Thailand

Straight Talk from White House Public Health Experts on What to Expect

The public got to view the models that caused the president on Monday to extend the White House Coronavirus Guideline for 30 days. Dr. Deborah Birx, who led the presentation, emphasized that success will come down to behavior to reduce fatalities.

April 2, 2020 - Politico

Eataly Coronavirus

Suppression or Mitigation? The Language of Coronavirus Containment

A report from Imperial College London, viewed as the "gold standard" by British leaders, was instrumental in compelling the U.S. and the U.K. to enact stronger policies to contain COVID-19. But was it too late?

March 31, 2020 - The New York Times

Texas Flood

Hurricane Harvey a Sober Reminder That Resilience Requires Mitigation and Adaptation

Wishing Houstonians continued strength, fortitude, and safe passage this week, Hazel Borys considers resilience.

August 30, 2017 - PlaceShakers

Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline

Land Use Planning Crucial for Mitigating Pipeline Hazards

Open Access to Anna Osland's Article, "Using Planning to Mitigate Hazards from Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines." Link here: http://goo.gl/bDYGJg. Osland finds land use planning is overlooked in N.C. pipeline networks.

July 3, 2014 - JPER

CA Court of Appeals: Some Projects Require 'Urban Decay' Mitigation

When a new shopping center may leave existing retail areas short of business, a California court has ruled that mitigations of "urban decay" must be spelled out up front.

April 16, 2014 - California Planning & Development Report

Should Taxpayers Fund the Rebuilding of Coastal Communities?

In the "Room for Debate" section of The New York Times, five experts debate whether the federal government should continue to subsidize the cost of coastal reconstruction in the aftermath of storms.

November 28, 2012 - The New York Times

Mitigation or Extortion? Getting the Most out of a Deal for LA's New Football Stadium

As the L.A. City Council prepares to consider final approval for a proposed downtown football stadium and renovated convention center, Jim Newton ponders to what extent community groups will be able to leverage the fast-tracked approvals process.

September 12, 2012 - Los Angeles Times

Preserving Business During Construction Clutter

New transit facilities attract lots of foot traffic, but while the facility is being built the construction clutter drives potential customers away. A new program in Minneapolis attempts to preserve local businesses through the debris.

August 5, 2010 - Next American City

China and Climate Change

In my first week here in Beijing, I have spoken to a number of scholars here about climate change.  A few observations;  1.  China's scholars are thinking about climate change mitigation but I haven't met many talking about adaptation.

September 10, 2009 - Matthew E. Kahn

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