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Post-Katrina Rental Restrictions Face Challenge
In an effort to maintain their pre-Katrina quality of life, the St. Bernard Parish Council recently imposed restrictions on homeowners from renting to those who are not blood relatives. The Parish is now facing lawsuits from housing advocates.
Sauget, Illinois: Home Of The 'YIMBY-ists'
Give us your strip-clubs, your benzene and dioxin-spewing chemical plants, say Sauget, Illinois officials.
Student Film Captures The Nature Of A 'Lively' Downtown
In the same vein as Jane Jacobs and William Whyte, Kirk Westphal, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan's Taubman School of Urban Planning, analyzes the success and failures of downtown Ann Arbor.
U.S. Border Fence Threatens Biological Diversity
The proposed anti-immigration fence between the United States and Mexico could prove disastrous for the region's wildlife and ecosystems, environmentalists warn.
Waterfront Renewal Plan Chosen For D.C.
A developer has been chosen to transform Washington D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront. The chosen firm has high hopes for making the waterfront into a world-class attraction, but also protecting the interests of the local community.
Mormon Church Has Big Plans For Salt Lake City
The Mormon Church has unveiled major plans for urban renewal in Salt Lake City, recently presenting its vision for a walkable and mixed-use development complete with housing, commercial uses and public space.
Using Google Maps As An Advocacy Tool
A community activist tracked the location of teardowns in her suburban neighborhood, bringing attention to the problem and eventually leading to a change in zoning to help prevent further demolitions.
Venezuela's Urban Poor Reap Benefits of Oil Wealth
Venezuela's oil wealth is enabling massive new investments in that country's cities that are mostly benefiting the urban poor. But there are concerns that the strategy is risky and not economically sustainable.
US Cities, Architects Promote Green Development
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and cities such as Chicago are undertaking innovative initiatives to reduce energy use and combat global warming.
Denver: A Model For Regional Thinking
The Denver metropolitan area has been a model of regional cooperation, with municipalities and counties working together to improve infrastructure and accommodate growth.
Wanted: Green Building Contractor
Eco-conscious consumers seeking like-minded builders are waiting for the industry to catch up.
Can Anyone Afford A Place To Live Anymore?
New Census data shows that housing costs throughout the country have increased greatly, for both homeowners and renters, exceeding any income gains. Fastest growing, suburban regions in the country are among those hit the hardest.
In Queens, New York, Black's Median Income Rises Above Whites
Income gains made by Caribbean immigrants boost the black median income in Queens. It is the only place in the U.S. with a population over 65,000 where the white household median income is less than the black median household income.
The Long Planning Process On The Gulf Coast
This article from <em>Governing Magazine</em> looks at the planning process along the Gulf Coast as cities and towns look to rebuild, but struggle to decide what to rebuild into.
India's Plans For Special Economic Zones Face Strong Opposition
Several organizations, agencies and political parties from both ends of the spectrum are coming together in opposition to the Special Economic Zone program started by the central government.
A Prairie Home Companion
Indiana developers are hatching plans on suburban housing developments that will truly live up to quaint names like "Prairie Meadows" by actually building prairies in their developments.
Retiring The 'Retirement' Community
Retiring Baby Boomers are eschewing traditional golf and resort retirement communities for more authentic 'community' experiences in dense urban centers, small towns, and even rural farms.
Anti-Crime Program Provides 'Vaccination' Against Violence
Developed by a university professor, the CeaseFire campaign addresses violent crime as a public health issue, and uses a neighborhood-wide information and outreach campaign to help curb violent behavior before it occurs.
Housing: The Party's Over
Is the housing market correcting itself or crashing?
Will U.S. Support Widescale Congestion Pricing?
Is congestion pricing at a tipping point in the US? Should we begin converting HOV lanes to toll lanes? Dr. Peter Gordon and Bumsoo Lee review recent research on the topic and offer their views.
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