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Booming Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver is experiencing an unanticipated traffic jam -- hundreds of baby strollers.
Promise Of Private Housing Lured Residents To Los Angeles
The appeal of Los Angeles rests in its unique living, and the clever marketing associated with owning the 'perfect' home.
PBS Documentary On Small Town Divisions
"The Fire Next Time" deals with how talk radio divided a small town already suffering from economic and community woes dealing with land use.
How To Value Community In The Wake Of Kelo Vs. New London
An editor outlines a plan that would allow for concessions to be made to long-standing members of the community in case of government displacement.
Booming Housing Market a Sign of Fragile Economy
Fear -- and artificially low interest rates -- may be propping up the global economy.
Great Britain Weighs National Road Pricing System
Taking its cue from places as diverse as California and Singapore, Britain weighs options for a national system to combat road gridlock.
Seattle's Green City Hall Criticized For Energy Use
The new Seattle City Hall was designed to meet stringent energy-efficiency requirements. Why does the building use more energy than the older buildings it replaced?
Brookings Supports Kelo Vs. New London Decision
Despite the furor over the recent Supreme Court decision in the Kelo v. New London case -- the court's ruling did not expand government rights.
Renovated Office Towers Now Serve As Urban Living Complexes
Across the country, old skyscrapers are being redesigned as urban housing.
Instant Skyline For Brooklyn
Frank Gehry-designed project will add 17 skyscrapers creating a dense urban skyline in Brooklyn, NY.
Terrorist Bombs Explode In London Subway
At least 40 are reported dead, hundreds injured as four bombs explode in London's transport system.
New Urbanism Is The Only Choice For Orange County
Jack Eidt argues that the best way to combat sprawl in Orange County, California is to embrace New Urbanism.
Lost Parks Of New York City
Critics say New York City Parks Department ignoring certain city parks --most in poor neighborhoods.
New Design For Freedom Tower Surrenders Aesthetics For Safety
The newly proposed design would forego windows or shops at eye-level -- a basic tenant of urban building.
Schwarzenegger Urges Governments To Combat Climate Change
Contradicting President Bush's stance on climate change, California Governer Arnold Schwarzenegger called on governments to combat global warming.
Building New Housing That's Also Historic
Mercy Housing California has risen to the difficult task of creating new housing in old neighborhoods without losing the historic appeal.
India's Small Cities Transforming Rapidly
Changes in India are leading to different lifestyles and increased materialism in small towns.
Eminent Domain Decision Backlash
State and federal lawmakers consider new limits on takings in the wake of court decision.
Political Pressure For Seattle Monorail Grows
Citing the proposed $11 billion price tag as a source of major concern, city officials are opposing the monorail plan.
London Wins Bid To Host 2012 Summer Olympics
London beats Paris to host the 2012 Summer Games, bringing the Olympics to the British capital for the first time since 1948.
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