United States
End of Suburbia? Kotkin Says No Way
Joel Kotkin once again leaps to the defense of the suburbs as a choice, and says that urbanists who are hoping that Americans will rush back into the cities are sadly mistaken.
The American Dream in Reverse
With housing prices out of reach for many immigrants in the U.S., more and more are investing in houses in their home countries -- and their governments and local lenders are doing all they can to encourage it.
Americans Demand More and Better Options
Former Maryland Governor Parris N. Glendening says that Americans are tired of feeling like victims and are ready for innovative changes in how they live and get around.
Why Housing Prices Fall More Sharply in the 'Burbs
This segment from NPR looks at what's behind the trend of house prices falling more sharply outside of cities.
Americans Want Expanded Public Transit to Make Driving Easier
The Onion reports on a study showing that a vast majority of Americans want further investments in public transit so everyone else can get off the road and make their drive faster.
Friday Funny: Colbert Outraged By US City Skylines
Satirist Stephen Colbert demands an explanation why the U.S. no longer has the world's tallest skyscrapers while construction is booming overseas.
America's Most Fuel-Efficient Neighborhoods
Forbes works with the Center for Neighborhood Technology to find the best neighborhoods to get around affordably.
Fed Un-Freezes Solar Power
The Bureau of Land Management has reversed course on a proposed moratorium on the construction of solar projects on public land.
Were Midwest Floods 'Engineered'?
The Mississippi and Missouri rivers were once dramatically wider, but a century of re-engineering has constricted their courses, making "flood magnification" inevitable.
High-Speed Transit Comes to Second Life
UC Irvine student Cristi Lopes is writing software for "SkyTran", a virtual high-speed train based in Second Life. The virtual world will actually serve as a useful simulator for the real thing.
Wal-Mart To Cut Costs, Selling Local Fruits and Veggies
In an effort to reduce shipping costs, Wal-Mart is cutting its food miles and passing the savings on to customer by selling locally grown produce.
Freight Trains to the Rescue
A new study suggests that getting freight onto trains and off of trucks would have a significant impact on traffic.
Bike Buddies Turn Commute Into Workout
T.J. Kelly was finding it difficult to squeeze in exercise, and looking at his rising commute costs. A new co-worker helped him turn his commute into a workout.
Foreclosure Blight Slashes Nation's Property Values
Foreclosed homes are creating blight in urban and suburban areas all across the country, lowering property values by more than $200 billion.
New Report Shows Gentrification Isn't Significant Problem
A new study conducted by University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Pittsburgh and Duke University says that the scourge of gentrification is greatly exaggerated.
Largest Land Conservation in U.S. Sealed
A deal between a Montana timber company and conservationists to preserve 320,000 acres of forest is the largest land conservation in U.S. history.
What Makes A Neighborhood Historic?
Older districts are often marked by high property values and traditional architecture, but it's not just aesthetics and history that define them. Some historic neighborhoods have gone through vast changes, while others don't appear "historic" at all.
Best American Cities for Design
Business Week looks at a recent list of the best cities for design in America.
Bad Mortgages and Gas Prices = Good For Cities?
The article suggests that rising gas prices, enduring subprime mortgage crisis, and some changing demographics (i.e., the aging of Baby Boomers) are all contributing to the greater popularity of central city neighborhoods.
Mayors Oppose Attack on Iran, Cite Effect of War on Cities
Citing the great burden America's cities are bearing due to the war in Iraq, a coalition of Mayors allied with anti-war groups tabled a resolution opposing military action against Iran at the recent Conference of Mayors.
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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
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