Housing

Boston's South End Revival Ignores Middle Class

Boston's South End development was supposed to be mixed-income, but has left the middle class behind.

October 29, 2001 - The Boston Globe

New Yorkers Plan Escape To Countryside

New York City dwellers are showing increased interest in countryside homes according to real estate agents.

October 27, 2001 - The New York Times

St. Louis' Ballpark Village

A new proposed 49,000-seat Cardinals baseball stadium would give downtown St. Louis a huge mixed-use redevelopment project.

October 26, 2001 - Grid Magazine

New Homes, Offices Near Boston's Big Dig Transform Area

New homes and offices near Boston's "Big Dig" project are reviving a waterfront district.

October 26, 2001 - The New York Times

So. CA Schools In The Housing Business?

Los Angeles Unified is working with nonprofits to either build units or help find housing for relocated families.

October 26, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Lofts For Sale In Downtown Los Angeles

Most of the housing in converted buildings available in downtown LA have been rentals. Now 88 lofts are for sale.

October 25, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Co-housing Works In Seattle

Combining group ownership and independent living can be tricky. Seattle has several successes.

October 23, 2001 - The Seattle Times

Will Terrorism Trigger An Urban Decline?

Clarence Page points out that suburbs grew during the Cold War under the threat of nuclear war. He wonders if the threat of terrorism could cause an urban decline.

October 22, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

New Urbanism: Not A Cookie Cutter Approach

New urbanism emphasizes more homes on less land without sacrificing quality of life: building a new kind of community.

October 22, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

To Fight Monster Homes, Think Small

Following a growing backlash against "McMansions," some developers across the nation are discovering that smaller-scale houses such as 1,000-sqare-foot cottages are not only visually attractive and socially responsible but also marketable.

October 22, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Suburbanization Of America

Knute Berger worries about the suburbanization of the nation.

October 20, 2001 - AlterNet

Affordable Housing Incentives In Southern California

A coalition of developers and businesses is proposing ways to build affordable housing without assessments and fees.

October 18, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Cities Should Pay Penalties For Housing Shortage

Editorial proposes imposing fines on California cities that do not comply with state requirements on housing construction.

October 17, 2001 - San Francisco Business Times

The Many Meanings Of 'De-malling'

Tim Schooley writes about the different meanings of the term 'de-mall' and discusses the future of malls.

October 17, 2001 - Washington Business Journal

Ottawa: A Blueprint For Growth

The Ottawa 20/20 Smart Growth Summit makes recommendations for managing growth in Ottawa, Canada.

October 15, 2001 - The Ottawa Citizen

HUD Award Encourages Housing For People With Disabilities

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $900,000 in an educational grant to help communities ensure that more apartments and condominiums are built to be accessible to people with disabilities.

October 14, 2001 - HUD News

A New Plan For Louisville Estate

The largest piece of undeveloped property in Louisville would be developed over the next 25 years under a plan that includes mixed use developments and green space.

October 14, 2001 - Louisville Courier-Journal

2001 HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards Announced

HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards go to Phoenix, AZ, Macon, GA, Chicago, IL, Portland, OR, Atlanta, GA, Kind County, WA, and Boston, MA.

October 14, 2001 - HUD News

More Renovation Projects In Slowing Economy

An interview with architect Martin Santini, founder of the architectural firm Ecoplan that specializes in business renovation.

October 14, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Bill Requires Developers To Prove Water Availability

A new California law requires developers to prove there is enough water available for new homes.

October 13, 2001 - Environmental News Network

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