United States
Housing: The Party's Over
Is the housing market correcting itself or crashing?
Will U.S. Support Widescale Congestion Pricing?
Is congestion pricing at a tipping point in the US? Should we begin converting HOV lanes to toll lanes? Dr. Peter Gordon and Bumsoo Lee review recent research on the topic and offer their views.
Journal Says White House Censored Hurricane Report
The journal Nature alleges that the Bush administration tried to block a report that linked global warming is contributing to the stronger hurricanes.
Ballots Reflect Eminent Domain Backlash
After the Supreme Court's "Kelo" decisions, ballot referendums seek to restrict local governments' power.
Public Housing Community Offers Model For Regional Centre
Built after the so-called Halifax Explosion 90 years ago, the highly regarded neighborhood that surrounds Canada's first public housing project is filled with gardens, alleyways, parks, shops, schools, and history -- all within walking distance.
Urban Areas Say 'No' To Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's expansion into urban areas, which the company believes is necessary for continued growth, is continuing to meet strong opposition.
The Environmental Impact of 300 Million
As the U.S. population ticks ever closer to the 300 million mark -- 299,800,000-plus and counting -- many environmentalists worry that the rising numbers will amplify existing environmental problems.
Friday Funny: An 'Alternative' Path To The American Dream
A local police call in Port St. Lucie Florida reporting one man chasing another with a machete led to a multi-state federal investigation of a sophisticated ring that recruited marijuana growers with the promise of free home financing.
Make No Small Buildings
Post 9/11, America is entering a bold new era of skyscraper construction.
Communities Unprepared For Aging Baby Boomers
A recently released study shows that less than half of the nation's communities are preparing for the growing ranks of the aging population in America.
Transit Ridership Up In '06
Public transit ridership increased 3.2% in the first six months of 2006, according to a recent report released by the American Public Transportation Association.
Google Launches Transit Mapping Service
Google is testing its new transit trip planning service in six U.S. cities.
Dead End For Road Building In National Forests
Without conducting environmental analysis as required by federal law, the Bush administration suspended Clinton-era rules banning road building in national forests.
Downtown Shopping Malls Are Ripe For Expansion
Bloomingdale's opening in San Francisco on Sept. 28 is just another sign of major retailers investing in downtowns despite the higher costs.
America's Next Generation Of Public Spaces
A look at five new plans for public space in American cities highlights some of the best work in urban design.
Will The Housing Bubble Be An Election Issue?
While the news from the U.S. real estate market is mostly negative, and there is disagreement about how serious the trend is and what the long-term implications are, there appears to be little chance of it influencing the mid-term elections.
Home Sales Fall Further
Recent data released by the National Association of Realtors shows existing home prices falling for the fifth consecutive month in August.
Chicago Transit Authority Moves On Proposed New Line
The Chicago Transit Authority is to go through final public approval process before announcing the new Circle Line -- a peripheral transit system common in many large transit networks around the world.
Will New York City Go On A 'Zoning' Diet?
Following in the footsteps of cities in California, Michigan, and Massachusetts, the New York City Council majority leader is throwing his weight behind a proposal to restrict the number of high-calorie, fast-food giants in the city's neighborhoods.
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