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Do Falling Home Prices Mean A Major Recession Is On The Way?
Condensed from a 40-page report, economic commentator Gary Shilling highlights the precarious state of America's housing market and overall economy.
Chain Stores Aren't A Bad Thing For Cities
Urbanists lament the cookie-cutter retail landscape, but the fact remains that national chains provide the types of goods and services that consumers want.
Reviving The Great Lakes Megaregion
Neal Peirce reviews a Brookings Institution report that proposes a bold new vision for the 'economically stagnant' Great Lakes region.
The Rebirth Of The Property Rights Movement
Planner and essayist Richard Carson provides insight into the growing property rights movement.
The Changing Shape of the City
Profound demographic, economic, and cultural forces are reshaping the nation, and have major significance for urbanization in America, says Robert Puentes, a fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Cities Trying To Woo "The Young And The Restless"
Cities are competing for a mobile but vital part of the workforce: the 25- to 34-year olds.
Neal Peirce: Staying Mobile In America
The nation's transportation alternatives are not limited to continue driving as we have or privatizing roads. Neal Peirce wonders if there is a third alternative.
Another Look At Prefab Housing
Households looking for alternatives to building a new home from scratch are discovering the possibilities and cost effectiveness of modular homes.
Redrawing The Map Of America
Joel Kotkin makes the case for the coming decline of dense, coastal metropolises and the rise of second- and third-tier suburban cities of the Sunbelt.
Saving Gay Neighborhoods From Their Own Success
Once a force of gentrification themselves, gays and lesbians are increasingly being displaced from once queer urban enclaves that have become popular and upscale.
The Low Cost Housing Trade-Off: High Commuting Costs
More and more families across the country are spending more on transportation than housing. Many says its worth the time and money to be able to own a home.
The Curious Case Of The Condo Parking Waiver
Developers across the America are trying to circumvent the archaic minimum parking standards that were popularized in the 1950s. But can it work outside of a few big cities?
Healthy Foods, Strong Communities
Community groups and politicians are creating new strategies to bring fresh foods into low-income neighborhoods.
Replacing State Gas Taxes With Alternative Funding Measures
With gas taxes not keeping pace with inflation, state politicians are looking to eliminate gas taxes in favor of alternatives such as sales taxes, vehicles-miles-traveled fees, and new forms of road tolls.
Goodbye To The Pink Lawn Flamingo
An iconic piece of popular culture passes into history after the factory producing the bright pink lawn art shuts down.
Housing Market Is Fine For High-End Homes
As signs of a housing bubble continue to emerge, one corner of the market seems unperturbed -- the market for homes that sell for $5 million and up.
First U.S.City To Ban Smoking - Belmont, CA
While other cities ponder various types of smoking bans, a small suburb on the San Francisco peninsula has gone 'all the way', banning the activity in all places except single-family detached residences.
Globalizing Agriculture Drops Pops Worldwide
As certain agricultural markets are globalizing, many small farming communities from South Dakota to Mississippi to Australia are facing a strong decline in population that shows little sign of rebounding.
Urban Ecosystems That Can Save Cities
Well planned urban landscapes can do more than beautify a city, they can provide ecological stability and protect urban areas from threats.
A Debate on the Desirability of Urban Rail Transit Systems
An article in the Journal of Urban Economics concludes that rail transit is erroneously believed by the public to be socially desirable, because rail systems have been sold as an antidote to the social costs associated with automobile travel.
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