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Can A Stadium Also Be An Arena?
<p>Owners of Dolphin Stadium in north Miami-Dade County hope a $250 million dollar renovation will help reposition the stadium as an entertainment mecca for the Americas, effectively blurring the line between traditional stadium, theatre, and arena.</p>
The Ethanol Hoax: How The U.S. Is Losing Its Edge
<p>In transportation, energy, and green technology the U.S. is falling behind, writes Nicholas Von Hoffman.</p>
Uproar Over Land Grabs In Spain
<p>The Spanish housing market is under threat from a growing number of accusations that local town councils are abusing their power to claim land for public developments -- and dedicating land to resort communities and golf courses.</p>
New York City Puts A Price On Its Trees
<p>After a two-year tree census, the city has been able to put a dollar amount on the value and benefits received from its trees.</p>
The Native Approach To Water Conservation
<p>Native plants are increasingly being favored by cities to reduce the amount of water they use.</p>
From Growing Corn To A Growing Community
<p>This slideshow from <em>Slate</em> shows how a cornfield in Pennsylvania developed into a new residential community.</p>
Give And Take In The National Parks
<p>Despite objections, the National Park Service will continue to allow "bioprospecting" in the parks - a practice some environmentalists say opens the door to exploitation, but which scientists contend has very little environmental impact.</p>
Should Cities Take A Lesson From Suburbs?
<p>Instead of blaming their problems on them, cities should learn lessons from suburbs about how to make places where people want to live, according to this editorial.</p>
Going Regional With Light Rail
<p>As Kansas City pushes forward with light rail plans, the mayor wants to expand the system to a regional scale.</p>
Developers Say Impact Fees Create Uneven Burden
<p>The city of Tucson, Arizona, is considering charging impact fees on new developments to pay for public services, but many developers and business owners say the burden is too heavy.</p>
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An Inconvenient Map
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TOD Needed For Proposed Streetcar's Success
<p>Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is considering the development of a half-mile streetcar line to act as a test phase before a proposed 11-mile system is approved. Consultants say the system shouldn't be built without transit-oriented development.</p>
Planning For Megaregions
<p>With the economic, environmental and social fortunes of nearby urban areas increasingly linked, there is growing interest in developing new strategies for large-scale regional planning.</p>
The History Of The House
<p>Witold Rybczynski, author of a new book that follows the development of a modern subdivision, discusses the historical background and evolution of our cultural preference for houses.</p>
Buffalo Creates Plan To Fight Sprawl
<p>The region appears ready to adopt a plan that will discourage unsustainable development.</p>
Is St. Louis Finally Turning Around?
<p>St. Louis is an older American city that may share more in common with Detroit than perhaps any other city in the U.S. from an urban growth perspective. However, the population decline appears to finally be halting as downtown shows signs of rebirth.</p>
Henry Cisneros Offers Housing Strategies For Seattle
<p>The former HUD secretary urges the Emerald City to make efficient use of land and increase densities, while advocating for the introduction of tax-increment financing and inclusionary zoning.</p>
The Second-Most Expensive Home in The U.S.
<p>A Beverly Hills mansion called the "Fleur de Lys" goes on the market for $125 million, making it the second-most expensive private residence in the United States.</p>
Have Cities Abandoned The Poor And Middle Class?
<p>A new book argues that most American cities have fully embraced neoliberal policies that encourage gentrification, privatization, and corporate invasion -- at the expense of lower- and middle-class residents.</p>
An Interview With Two Of Canada's Top Planners
<p>Toronto's Robert Freedman and Vancouver's Brent Toderian offer their thoughts on good city building.</p>
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