United States
Rezoning L.A.'s Industrial Bones
Developers want to transform downtown L.A.'s warehouses, factories, and grimy commercial buildings to accommodate live-work spaces. Planners and activists want to stay the course -- they say needed jobs are at stake.
Superstar Cities
Big cities pack a punch equal to some national economies. The fraction of high-income families in superstar cities is 43 percent higher than in average cities, and those cities' share of poor families is 11 percent lower.
Removing Urban Freeways
As part of our effort to slow global warming, we should be correcting one of the great errors in the history of American city planning: the post-war binge of urban freeway building.
Does America Need A New Robert Moses?
With urban areas across the nation facing increasing challenges, some are wondering if the old style of leadership displayed by New York City's legendary public official is required to actually get things done.
'Wimping Out' Writing About Green Cities?
UCLA planning professor Matthew Kahn describes his personal experience publishing his book, Green Cities.
Thinking Beyond Tighter Automobile Fuel Economy
While Congress is eager to increase fuel economy standards to lower petroleum consumption, ill-planned regulations could do more harm than good, says a senior researcher at RAND.
Will Renting Become The New American Dream?
Forget buying a home -- an increasing number of middle-class Americans are having a difficult time even finding affordable rental apartments.
The Nation's Up-And-Coming Neighborhoods
A list of neighborhoods heading towards gentrification in the nation's 10 largest cities aims to give homebuyers and investors a chance to get in before prices skyrocket.
Off The Grid -- Out Of The Question?
One man has set up his home with a series of solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells, and storage tanks to enable him to produce all of his own energy. But many say this system couldn't be feasible on the wide scale.
Are 'Gayborhoods' An Endangered Species?
Many so called 'gay ghettos', such as San Francisco's Castro District or D.C.'s Dupont Circle, are succumbing to the forces of gentrification and attracting large numbers of heterosexual residents -- causing some in the GLBT community to worry.
U.S. Transit Ridership Soaring
The American Public Transportation Association reported that transit ridership on US systems is at its highest levels since 1957, having increased for the last three consecutive years. Light, heavy, and commuter rail, respectively, led the increase.
The U.S. Needs To Build More Roads
Conservative columnist George Will slams urban planners and says that because less than five percent of American workers use public transportation, the U.S. should put money into building more roads.
Taking On Joel Kotkin
Michael Lewyn offers a thorough critique of Joel Kotkin's pro-sprawl, anti-urbanism arguments in the media.
Housing Slump Will Hurt Borrowers and Lenders Alike
All the indicators are pointing to a disastrous year for the American housing market.
New Urban Certification Process Moving Forward
The new LEED-ND program is seeking pilot projects to be certified under its new rating system, though developers of some greenfield New Urbanist communities worry the system will penalize them.
The Race For The 'Solar City' Title In California
San Francisco and San Diego may be competing for the title of "Most Solar Powered City" after both cities announced ambitious programs to increase solar generation by anywhere from 5 to almost 20 times current city levels.
A Unified Northeast Corridor
Northeastern states need to collaborate on regional initiatives to compete globally.
New Urban Investment Funds Catching A Wave
Pools of capital ebb and flow, but the tide may be starting to come in for smart growth and New Urbanist investment funds.
Report Calls For Gas Tax Raise
Federal gas taxes must be raised to address a highway funding deficit of $11 billion, according to a new report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Asian Pollution Travels To U.S. West Coast
Researcher say air pollution from Asia is changing Pacific weather patterns and ending up over West Coast cities.
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