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Greenest American Roofs Are In Chicago
Filling empty Chicago rooftops with plants seemed a little strange six years ago when Mayor Richard Daley installed a garden on the roof of city hall. But now more than 200 buildings in Chicago boast rooftop gardens, and the trend is spreading.
South Koreans Investing Heavily In U.S. Real Estate
Part of a world-wide boom in cross-border investment, investors from South Korea are pumping a flood of money into the real estate markets of many U.S. cities.
Planning for Good Health
Sacramento's MPO thinks it's time to re-establish the old link between public health and city planning. But is smart growth really healthier? And whose responsibility is it to build healthy cities anyways?
U.S. Population Goes Coastal
Every day 1,500 new homes rise along the U.S. coastline. National Geographic asks, "Are America's coastlines are in danger of being loved to death?"
The Battle Over Sprawl and The Future Of America
Former journalist Anthony Flint discusses his new book, which chronicle of the fledgling smart-growth movement and the challenges it faces. Some see Flint as a moderate voice in the highly-charged debate.
Smart Growth Is Also Smart Investment
Current trends indicate that pedestrian- and transit-oriented developments are becoming more and more attractive, especially to younger people. This smart growth is also turning out to be a profitable investment.
The Greening Of The U.S. Building Industry
National Public Radio's Chris Arnold tracks how the green building movement is sweeping the construction industry in the United States.
The Politics of Sky-High House Prices
In Reason magazine's Joel Miller examines the ways the government causes increases in the price of owning a home. He finds that permit delays "of six months can add nearly $7 per square foot to the price of a house.
Census Releases 2005 Population Estimates
Figures show change in growth trends across the sun belt with shifts from large cities to outlying communities.
Incentivizing People Out of Poverty
Several non-profit organizations around the country are using prizes to help motivate the poor to improve their lives.
McArchitecture's New Facade
Say goodbye to garish golden arches. McDonald is transforming its cookie-cutter architecture to catch-up with a broader cultural shift.
Landmark Years In U.S. Environmental History
Richard A. Cellarius, past president of the Sierra Club, lists five landmark years in the nation's environmental history.
Global Warming Linked To Forest Fires
Findings from a new study indicate that the increasing number of forest fires in the West may be due to global warming.
America's Cities 'Dying Slowly' As Infrastructure Decays
Decades of metropolitan growth have outstripped most American cities' ability to provide adequate infrastructure, leaving them extremely vulnerable to disruption.
Can We Conserve Our Way Out of Global Warming?
Robert Samuelson questions whether we can conserve our way out of global warming.
The Interstate Highway System: What Worked, What Did Not
It's been 50 years since President Eisenhower signed the bill creating the Interstate Highway System, one of the most successful federal programs ever. Randal O'Toole offers a few indicators of the success of the Interstate Highway System.
Georgia Plans 23-Lane Freeway
By ignoring rail, federal and state plans for building America's transportation infrastructure through private investments will only serve to promote massive freeway projects, writes Neil Peirce.
Home(less) From The War
Veterans of America's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are increasingly finding themselves at risk of homelessness.
The Growing Demand For Gay Retirement Communities
Gay and lesbian seniors are increasingly seeking retirement communities that fit their lifestyle.
Brain Drain: Singapore Drawing Researchers From U.S.
Lured by billions of dollars in government investment, brand new research equipment and facilities, and the opportunity to conduct research unfettered by social politics, biotech researchers are increasingly setting up shop in Singapore.
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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