Government / Politics
Poll Shows Maryland Residents Frustrated With Growth
Residents say the state's smart growth policies have done little to reign in sprawl, though questions remain about what action to take.
Is Los Angeles Ready To Adopt Inclusionary Zoning?
Two years after a prior proposal failed to pass, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has once again challenged the city's developers to help solve L.A.'s affordable housing crisis by including lower-cost units in new projects.
Eminent Domain Battle Won't Go Away
California voters are likely to decide on two eminent domain initiatives in 2008. One is a very limited measure backed by local government organizations, while the other is a far-reaching measure that would also prohibit rent control.
Housing Downturn Hits City Hall
A new report from the National Leagues of Cities shows that the housing market decline is hampering many cities' ability to pay for basic services.
Study Documents Dramatic Voter Support For Transit Ballot Measures
This report looks at a new trend in transportation financing, as communities in 33 different states have approved more than $70 billion in new transportation investment between 2000 and 2005.
TDR Not As Easy As It Sounds
A new report finds that the transfer of development rights from one area to another is simple in concept, but difficult in implementation.
Affluent Community Torn By Housing Allocation Numbers
In Palo Alto, California, -- one of the country's most affluent and least affordable cities -- the City Council and residents are now wrestling with a regional housing allocation assigned by the Association of Bay Area Governments.
UK To Ditch Road-Pricing Plans
Plans to roll out a nationwide road-pricing system in the UK may be dropped.
Congress To Look At Chicago's Olympic Bid And Transit Needs
At a time when funding is a major concern, a congressional hearing later this month will look at the transportation needs of Chicago as it tries to win hosting duties for the 2016 Olympics.
Desperate Times As Drought Diminishes Supplies
The most severe drought in the last 100 years has states and municipalities scrambling to conserve what little water they have left.
Bigger Homes May Lose Out On Mortgage Interest Deduction
A proposed graduated scale based on the size of homes would chop away at the federal tax deductions for mortgage interest that property owners are allowed to claim. The cutback would affect all homes larger than 3,000 square feet.
European Cities Move On Climate Change
Cities in Europe are not letting the lack of an international compact on climate change stop them from taking efforts to reduce their impact on the planet.
Miami's Botched Foreign Trade Zone Development
What could have been an economic development homerun for Miami's Wynwood neighborhood has turned out to be a miserable failure. Nonetheless, hope remains that new ownership can restore the site's promising potential.
Garbage Strike Creating 'Smugglers' In Vancouver
A strike in the city of Vancouver that has left residents without garbage collection for nearly three months has caused people to get creative -- and a little sneaky -- in how they get rid of their trash.
Bike-Friendly Portland Seeks Citywide Rental System
Portland, Oregon, looks to follow the lead of Paris in instituting a bike rental system throughout the city. Bids are requested for a pilot fleet of 500 bikes.
To Military Planners, 'Cities are the Problem'
Nick Turse reports on the recent "Joint Urban Operations" conference, where participants discussed the highly advanced military technologies being contemplated for use in the slums of the global south.
Thirsty For A 'Green' Lifestyle? Drink Tap Water
A recent survey show that tap water outperforms bottled water, which bodes well for cities and citizens concerned about the environmental impacts of the billion dollar bottled water industry.
Local Measures Downsize McMansions
Cities across the country are passing measures to limit the size of new homes -- an attack on the much-derided "McMansionization" of America. Restrictions range from outright bans to innovative cap-and-trade schemes.
L.A. OKs Sidewalk Sleeping
City officials in Los Angeles have come to a settlement with homeless advocates that will allow anyone to sleep on the sidewalk until the city builds 1,250 affordable housing units, which could take up to five years.
Affordable Housing Bill May Face Veto
A Bill advocating the formation of an affordable housing trust fund will likely be vetoed by the Bush White House, which believes the program is unnecessary.
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