United States

Americans continue to flock to new single-family detached housing, according to new US Census Bureau figures through the third quarter of 2005, which indicate the share of new housing starts in single family detached housing rose 1.2 percentage points between 2004 and 2005.

November 28, 2005 - Demographia

A journal article summarizes a survey of traffic calming practices in 21 jurisdictions and compares the results to surveys conducted a decade ago.

November 28, 2005 - Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Journal

Letter to the editor calls for "common sense" in Washington regarding the future of Amtrak.

November 27, 2005 - Times Union

The suburban form is taking over the world, and universities are expanding suburban studies to examine suburbia.

November 27, 2005 - St. Paul Pioneer Press

A new study of Montgomery residents attempts to answer the question, "Is suburbia harmful to your health?"

November 27, 2005 - The Baltimore Sun

Just yesterday we were paying $3.50 a gallon at the pump and were ready to pay $4 or $5 if necessary. No blessing has ever come more disguised.

November 25, 2005 - The Washington Post

Home builders can't build houses fast enought. The WSJ looks at ten long-term forces are reshaping the housing industry.

November 25, 2005 - The Wall Street Journal

As planners in cities across the US fight the bland design and high vacancy rates of of encroaching big box stores, the industry becomes more flexible and begins experimenting with new designs.

November 24, 2005 - The Charlotte Observer

Study reviews the status of integrated land use-transportation scenario planning in U.S. metropolitan areas.

November 23, 2005 - Keith Bartholomew

Observers say an emerging style of residential development is the use eco-friendly features in new housing projects.

November 23, 2005 - MSNBC

Transit oriented development (TOD) gains popularity in times of traffic congestion and rising gas prices.

November 23, 2005 - Commercial Investment Real Estate - CCIM Institute magazine

New Jersey's poorest city has been designated America's most dangerous for a second year in a row.

November 22, 2005 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon has championed smart transportation solutions as a member of the House Transporatation Commitee. In this interview, he explains the challenges to getting funds for many common-sense solutions.

November 22, 2005 - The Metro Investment Report

Seeking warmer weather and a relaxed pace of life, many Americans are buying homes even farther south of the US border.

November 22, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Five months after the United States Supreme Court ruling that the City of New London could seize property through eminent domain to make way for new private development, the political outcry from the Kelo v. New London ruling has paralyzed the project.

November 21, 2005 - The New York Times

Increasing scarcity of oil and improved technology have renewed interest in oil shale production. New legislation opens 35% of federal oil shale lands to private industry.

November 21, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Building green isn't just a matter of construction and design -- we must change our entire way of thinking.

November 21, 2005 - Business Press

With ambience becoming more important than ever, the gathering place is beginning to replace the anchor.

November 18, 2005 - Urban Land Magazine

Hurricanes in the US, an earthquake in Pakistan, and last year's tsunami have focused interest on a field now in high demand: disaster research.

November 18, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

A Santa Fe CDC responded to skyrocketing housing costs by becoming a lender and broker while it also preserved and built homes. In the process, the organization developed a more retail-oriented approach to ensuring people’s financial security.

November 18, 2005 - Shelterforce Magazine