Jeffrey Goodman

For the third straight year, Paris' City Hall will pedestrianize a riverside motorway by creating a two-mile long beach complete with sand, palm trees, and swimming pool.

An aerial link could shuttle tourists between Philadelphia and Camden, bringing new income to the cash-strapped cities. Critics claim the whole scheme could be yet another boondoggle along the waterfront.

After four decades of decline, Los Angeles' core is seeing a white 'yuppie' influx. Gregory Rodriguez argues that in the long run, the traditional residents of the neighborhood will do the most for the city.

Dot-com Denver saw a 40% increase in demand for handouts as high-tech workers feel the pinch of high unemployment and high housing costs.

Despite a recent renaissance, the borough struggles to overcome a negative perception among big retailers.