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The Galactic Suburban Frontier
As growth continues farther and farther from traditional urban cores, defining a sense of place among the myriad "exopoli" becomes increasingly difficult.
Does Maryland Governor Really Support Smart Growth?
After election, Governor Ehrlich identified several "Priority Places" throughout the state, sites supposed to receive full support for smart growth efforts. Yet funding has yet to come through as expected.
Baltimore's Condo Boom
Condo development in the city has swelled, following a mid-90s swoon; now the city's new tallest building could be a skyscraper built for condos.
FEMA Trailer Backlash Continues
In one of the few areas in New Orleans that was not ravaged by Hurricane Katrina flooding, neighborhood residents gathered to protest against the recent placement of a FEMA trailer park.
Historic Preservation Vs. Transit Hub In NYC
Lisa Chamberlain examines NYC's historic Corbin Building at 11 John Street that's being taken by eminent domain to make way for the new Fulton Street Transit Center.
'Green, Clean And Iconoclastic'
Why Salem, Oregon, is poised to succeed in the emerging 'knowledge economy'.
Indian Planning Terminology 'A Mess'
New Delhi architect Sudhir Vohra outlines problematic and antiquated municipal land use laws in India.
Black America 'In Trouble'
The National Urban League's annual report, released March 29, finds that when collectively considering economic status, health, education, civil rights, and civic engagement, blacks are 27% below whites.
Houston Press Exposes Metro's Dangerous Practices
A four-month investigation has revealed some disturbing trends about the transit agency's handling of severe accidents.
Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott Announces Ban On PVC
Wal-Mart CEO and eco-convert Lee Scott announces that beginning in 2009, the mega-chain will no longer sell any item made of PVC. The impacts will be felt globally.
Reports Of Tiger Stadium Death Greatly Exaggerated
Detroit News reporters have jumped to conclusions about the failure of area redevelopment efforts and the need to demolish the stadium.
A 'First Class' Introduction To Home Buying
A Washington, D.C. non-profit provides potential homebuyers with invaluable preparation, from financing to interior design.
Driving On The Wrong Side Of The Road
Transportation planners in Kansas City, Missouri, make the left side of the road the "right" side in order to ease congestion.
U.S. Cars Become More Powerful and Less Efficient
Automakers have used improved technology to make cars peppier and bigger, instead of improving fuel economy.
Friday Funny: Number One Goes Green
Replacing water with slipperiness in an unexpected place can save energy.
The Geography of Somewhere: Civic Tourism
Author Scott Russell Sanders offers a perspective on how civic tourism can serve to help improve American cities and towns that "feel like jumbles rather than communities, without pattern or purpose."
What's More Worrisome Than Development?
Ecologists in the Tucson area have put development concerns on the back burner to publicize a more pressing problem: the infestation of highly-flammable buffelgrass in the Sonora Desert.
Time For Transit Renaissance In Detroit?
It's been 50 years since the city's final streetcar run. Does Detroit have what it takes to join the growing number of transit-focused metropolises in the U.S.?
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