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Bay Area Brain Drain
The Bay Area Council has published "The Innovation Economy: Protecting the Talent Advantage" that portrays a stark future for the area, largely resulting from the "unaffordability" (second only to NYC) of the nine-county northern California region.
China Attempts To Reduce Population, Consumption
First there was the "one-child" rule. Now China attempts to do to consumption what it did to population growth -- stem it, in this case by raising the "consumption tax".
Global Warming Could Raise Sea Levels 13 to 20 Feet
A new study finds that, if we do not act soon to slow global warming, an irreversible process will ultimately raise sea levels by 13 to 20 feet.
Undoing Damage To The L.A. River
The Los Angeles River can be considered either the most neglected or the most scrutinized and engineered waterway in the nation. Long entombed in concrete, the river is gaining a new lease on life thanks to a master plan process that seeks to reinvent the resource.
New York Subways Not Accessible
Only 11% of the system can be used by the disabled, and significant improvements to the situation may be impossible.
Friday Funny: The Joys Of Public Transportation
Would you be able to hear conversations like this in your personal car? Of course not.
Bet On The Housing Bubble
Do you think the housing bubble will burst? Will it continue to grow? Thanks to a new index fund, you can now put your money where your mouth is.
Transforming A Neglected Waterway In The D.C. Region
Arlington County, Virginia, and the City of Alexandria approved a plan for restoration of a 2.3-mile stretch of Four Mile Run; the vision would transform the neglected urban stream into a natural amenity and destination in the D.C. area.
If Ethanol Is Dependent Upon Coal, Is It Green?
To "end our addiction to oil", ethanol, a bio-fuel, seems a likely transportation fuel to boost. However, from an air quality and global warming perspective, if the ethanol is going to be produced from coal-fired plants, is it worth it?
A Transit-Oriented Future For North Las Vegas?
Anticipating major transportation improvements to serve explosive population growth, the City of North Las Vegas is considering adoption of a transit-supportive land use plan featuring a Regional Fixed Guideway (RFG) system.
Caracas, Venezuela: 'The New Leftist Mecca'
Celebrities, students and others from around the world are flocking to the city, under a president who has labeled George W. Bush's administration a terrorist regime.
'Waiting For Gautreaux': Desegregating Public Housing
A lawyer from the landmark 1966 public housing desegregation case has written a book that helps inform a similar case in present-day Baltimore.
Luxury Condos Move 'Forward' In Lower East Side
The former home of a prominent Jewish-American newspaper now represents the hottest conversion in the fast-changing New York neighborhood.
Coyotes In The Suburbs
The number of coyote sightings in the suburbs has increased dramatically, especially in the South and Northeast, as the animals learn to thrive in their new environments.
Lawsuit Filed Against Realtors Who Don't Disclose Client
According to a recent study, realtors only tell 30% of homebuyers information about their clients, meaning that confidential information could be lost and unfair advantages given to sellers.
Three Questions About Nation's Infrastucture
Neal Peirce looks at what the nation can learn from California's response to its infrastructure problems.
Where's The Treasure On SF's Treasure Island?
The jewels in a new proposal for San Francisco's Treasure Island remain hidden, writes urban design critic Morris Newman.
Europe's Eco-Experimentation House
In Brussels, one house brimming over with green technology may hold the answers to many of Europe's energy concerns.
Base Reuse Can Get Tricky
Lennar, one of the nation's largest homebuilders, which recently purchased its fifth closed military base site in California, has met with opposition from many angles.
Leimert Park: L.A.'s Center Of Black Culture
The vibrant, central Los Angeles neighborhood -- which has been referred to as "the black Greenwich Village" -- is growing in popularity.
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