Gwen Hilburn

They are calling it "the world's first dynamic self-balancing human transporter." It imitates the human body.

Santa Monica, CA is considering mandatory wheelchair access for new homes and major remodels. This includes a no-step entry.

Some love the old-style bungalows. Others aren't impressed and say that "new urbanism" is being used as a sales pitch.

Nationwide, home ownership rose to 66% last year. But in Los Angeles, only 38.6% own their homes. Only NYC has more renters.

Mixed-use urban projects present some problems for residents. But designers are taking steps to prevent them.