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Study Shows Cost Savings Of Suburbs Are An Illusion
A new study suggests that the traditional wisdom that suburbs are more affordable places to live than cities may be wrong. Although housing costs may be lower in suburbs, the difference is often outweighed by drastically increased transportation.
American Christianity Embracing Environmentalism
"To conservative Christians, environmentalism was a dirty word -- it stank of paganism, of interference with the free market, of the sixties. Meanwhile, many environmentalists were more secular than the American norm, and often infected with the notion spread by the historian Lynn White in his famous 1967 essay, "The Historical Roots of Our Ecologic Crisis," that Christianity lay at the root of ecological devastation. Everyone, in short, was scared of everyone else. But there were a few lights starting to shine in that gloom."
Planning On The Ballot
The Kelo decision spurs ballot measures to restrict eminent domain and "regulatory takings".
Corporate America's Health Food Push In The Inner City
Despite assurances by Pepsi and other conglomerates that their new inner-city strategies are driven by good intentions, critics say profit is an even bigger motive.
Katrina Evacuees Face Tough Time In Texas
More Katrina evacuees went to Texas than any other state except Louisiana. A year later, many of them are in limbo.
Refugee Resettlement in Metropolitan America
Using data from the Census and the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, this report examines where refugees come fromâ"documenting significant region-specific flows tied to various overseas conflicts" and where they land, finding that refugee destinati
'Is God Green?': Evangelicals And The Environment
Legendary journalist Bill Moyers on the growing environmental consciousness of conservative evangelical Christians.
11 States To Vote On Challenging Kelo
Eleven states have initiatives on their ballots this fall that could go against 2005's Supreme Court eminent domain decision in the case of Kelo v. New London.
Report Forecasts Housing Price Fall
Could a severe housing market slowdown projected for more than 100 US metropolitan areas lead to a country-wide recession?
U.S. Population Growth: Cause For Concern?
Even as many developed countries are facing population declines, the U.S. population reaches 300 million this month. What does the demographic milestone mean for the nation?
Retirement Migration as an Economic Development Tool
Can retirement migration be a replacement for former industries?
Improved Neighborhoods Don't Raise Academic Achievement
The results of a large scale experiment seem to indicate that better neighborhoods don't actually result in an improvement in academic performance for any age group.
Increasing Diversity In TODs
A new report has been released that argues for the creation of mixed-income and mixed-race housing in transit-oriented developments.
Who Is Going To Be The 300 Millionth American?
The U.S. population clock will reach a milestone on October 16th, 2006.
Real Estate 'Reality' TV Shows Deal With...Reality
What to do when there's no hot real estate market to drive the plot?
US Cities, Architects Promote Green Development
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and cities such as Chicago are undertaking innovative initiatives to reduce energy use and combat global warming.
Wanted: Green Building Contractor
Eco-conscious consumers seeking like-minded builders are waiting for the industry to catch up.
Can Anyone Afford A Place To Live Anymore?
New Census data shows that housing costs throughout the country have increased greatly, for both homeowners and renters, exceeding any income gains. Fastest growing, suburban regions in the country are among those hit the hardest.
Retiring The 'Retirement' Community
Retiring Baby Boomers are eschewing traditional golf and resort retirement communities for more authentic 'community' experiences in dense urban centers, small towns, and even rural farms.
Anti-Crime Program Provides 'Vaccination' Against Violence
Developed by a university professor, the CeaseFire campaign addresses violent crime as a public health issue, and uses a neighborhood-wide information and outreach campaign to help curb violent behavior before it occurs.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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