Scott Ewart

<p>A UC Irvine professor and a transportation firm are teaming up to use the online virtual world Second Life to test real world public transit ideas.</p>

<p>The actor-turned-developer announced plans to build 150 environmentally-friendly homes for low-income families in New Orleans's Lower Ninth Ward.</p>

<p>In response to sharply rising real estate prices around Mumbai, the Maharashtra state government has eased restrictions on land ownership and development, creating more supply to meet the growing demand.</p>

<p>In an interview with <em>Preservation Online</em>, author Anne Matthews explains the growing movement to preserve historic sounds.</p>

<p>The Pittsburgh City Council is unanimously backing legislation to allow LEED-certified buildings to be taller and bigger than zoning ordinances would normally allow.</p>