Housing

Housing Market Cooling Down

In Boston, the once red-hot rental market is experiencing a serious downturn -- creating a renter's market unheard for years.

October 12, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Colorado Housing Costs Go Through The Roof

Colorado see the highest increase in housing wage -- the income needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment -- of any state in the nation.

October 11, 2001 - GlobeSt.com

Is Sprawl A Health Hazard?

Suburban sprawl makes it difficult for people to walk. A research project will study "neighborhood design, car use, and physical activity" to find out if health problems related to an inactive lifestyle can be linked to sprawl.

October 11, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Impact Of Terrorism On Real Estate

A white paper by the National Association of Realtors predicts a recession and a slowdown in the housing market.

October 11, 2001 - Inman News

Demolition Option For Detroit's Tiger Stadium

Detroit city officials have received proposals for the demolition of the unused Tiger stadium.

October 10, 2001 - GlobeSt.com

Perceptions Of Manufactured Housing

Is manufactured housing an affordable housing alternative?

October 10, 2001 - Fannie Mae Foundation

Efforts To Reopen Buildings Around Ground Zero Continue

Efforts to reopen buildings in the "Red Zone' -- the fenced-in area around the site of the World Trade Center disaster -- are making progress.

October 9, 2001 - Crain's New York Business

City Encourages Downtown Housing Development

Downtown Jacksonville housing developments are being spurred on by financial incentives from the city.

October 9, 2001 - The Florida Times-Union

Best Practices In Affordable Housing

A new Internet directory of best practices in affordable housing will be launched in October.

October 9, 2001 - Planning Magazine

The City Of Museums

Home to 91 museums and with several new projects underway, Washington D.C. is the nation's "City of Museums."

October 8, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

Rebuilding New York: The Choices And Challenges

Rebuilding presents New York City with a "bittersweet opportunity" to redefine the city. Here are the choices and challenges.

October 8, 2001 - The Washington Post

Demand For Million-Dollar Homes In Slowing Economy

In Long Island, NY, the demand for high-end million-dollar homes continues in a slowing economy.

October 4, 2001 - The New York Times

Boston's Big Dig Turns Nasty

Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff rejected suggestions that they pay reparations for their mistakes on the project.

October 4, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Top Architects On Board To Rebuild WTC

The owner of the World Trade Centers has brought several prestigious architects and developers on board to discuss redevelopment.

October 4, 2001 - Grid Magazine

Convention Center Being Built While Demand Drops

A $756 million convention center and hotel is being constructed in Washington D.C. even as the hotel industry faces an uncertain future.

October 3, 2001 - The Washington Post

Is The Philadelphia Blight Plan Dead?

A good idea succombs to arrogance and ineptitude.

October 2, 2001 - The Philadelphia Daily News

Housing Advocates Meet To Discuss Older Neighborhoods

Local housing advocates and policymakers from SanDiego's central-city community met during a half-day forum toaddress how older neighborhoods will meet the region'sexpected population growth of 1 million people.

October 1, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Police Escorts For Concrete Trucks In Manhattan

Trucks carrying concrete must reach their destination within 90 minutes. Due to traffic jams on Manhattan streets and bridges, the city is considering police escorts for concrete trucks and new concrete plants.

September 29, 2001 - The New York Times

Urban Village Opens In Pasadena, CA

Paseo Colorado is a New Urbanism project that covers three blocks of Colorado Blvd. Will the retail-residential work?

September 28, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Wide Range Of Proposals For Rebuilding WTC

This article reviews the wide range of ideas for rebuilding at the site of the World Trade Center.

September 26, 2001 - The New York Times

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