Housing

New Housing Market Slowing Down?

For the second month in a row, developers have slowed down the pace of building new homes.

July 21, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

A Greener Plan For Affordable Housing

A new report describes how state housing agencies are advancing health and sustainability in the development of homes for low-income people through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.

July 20, 2005 - Greenbelt Alliance

How Art Can Revitalize A City

Culture is drawing people to downtowns.

July 20, 2005 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Penn Update

A powerhouse team will turn the country's biggest post office into itsbusiest train station.

July 19, 2005 - The Slatin Report

There's Still Hope For HOPE VI

David Gest argues that the HOPE VI public housing program still has benefits that outweigh its costs, despite attempts to end the program.

July 19, 2005 - The Hartford Courant

Portland's Policy To Improve Livability Backfires

Portland's policies to discourage panhandling backfire, exposing the 'hidden homeless'.

July 18, 2005 - The Oregonian

Boston's Affordable Housing Lotteries

The Boston City Council's proposal to modify affordable housing lotteries is likely to "inflame" the courts.

July 18, 2005 - The Boston Globe

Los Angeles Lofts Spark A Return To Downtown

The heart of Los Angeles is being transformed as people return to the downtown.

July 18, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

UPenn's 'Superblock Towers' Get Much Needed Facelift

Architect Daniel Kelley headed a team that modernized and softened the "Brutalist-style" campus dorm buildings.

July 15, 2005 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ten Years Of Mixed-Income Housing In Seattle

A look at the NewHolly HOPE VI public housing development, complete with successes and failures.

July 15, 2005 - Seattle Weekly

Federal Power Vs. Local Tax Revenues

City tax revenues may be compromised for federal courthouse.

July 15, 2005 - Virginian Pilot

Leading The Way For Greener Lifestyle

The city of Beddington's 'Zero Energy Development' housing project is at the forefront of a radical shift in urban development.

July 14, 2005 - Sustainable Business Insider

Famed Architect Could Be Living Illegally Aboard A Ferry

Officials are investigating allegations that Olle Lundberg is using a ferry in San Francisco as his primary residence.

July 13, 2005 - San Francisco Examiner

Real Estate: Too Hot To Handle?

The yield advantage of REITs over stocks is far slimmer than it was two years ago, when payouts averaged near 7 percent.

July 12, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Phoenix Falls Behind In Public Housing

Federal cuts in public housing assistance are leaving under-represented cities like Phoenix in a bind for funding.

July 11, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

Brooklyn Rail Yard Fight

Peter Slatin interviews a reclusive developer who's competing towin a major Brooklyn development site.

July 11, 2005 - The Slatin Report

What Housing Bubble?

Yes, housing prices are sky-high, but there's no evidence of a housing bubble about to burst, writes MSN Money columnist Jim Jubak.

July 11, 2005 - MSN

Alaska's Railroad Has Little In Common With Amtrak

A columnist chides Alaska's Transportation Secretary's criticism of Amtrak, saying the state has its own issues with rail service.

July 10, 2005 - Anchorage Daily News

Massachusetts Goes 'Green'

New energy-efficient housing developments are being built all over the state.

July 9, 2005 - The Boston Globe

Density Is Not The Answer

David C. Bloom argues that affordable housing needs cannot be met with increased density.

July 8, 2005 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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