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WTC Developer And Architect Clash, Make A Deal

Developer of the World Trade Center site will get a say in Libeskind's design for a tower at Ground Zero.

July 17 - The New York Times

Huge Offshore Wind Farms Project

An ambitious offshore wind farms project is expected to help Britain reach its goal of 10 percent energy from renewable sources by 2010.

July 17 - Wired

'Bungled' Energy Policies Not Losing Steam

A look at U.S. energy policies over the last thirty years reveals a trail of broken promises to promote alternative energy practices.

July 17 - Time

American Dream: Paradise Or Sprawl?

How much are you willing to pay for the American Dream?

July 17 - The Detroit News

Dreaming Of Urban Villages

Residents of Los Angeles' sprawling San Fernando valley say they'd be willing to reside in or near urban villages.

July 17 - The Los Angeles Times


The Indomitable Spirit Of Inner-Ring Suburbs

The nation's aging first-tier suburbs are fighting back.

July 17 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Buy Your Way Out Of Traffic Jams

Washington state considers letting solo drivers pay for the privilege of using High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.

July 17 - The Christian Science Monitor


Bridging Good Design With City Needs

Chicago's design competition for bridge work along its shoreline turns out a diversity of designs and designers.

July 17 - The Chicago Tribune

A Trail From Oregon To Baja

A continuous coastal hiking trail traversing the entire length of California is 60% complete.

July 17 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Inclusionary Zoning Encourages Affordable Housing

Policies that require developers to include low-income units as part of development projects results in more affordable housing.

July 16 - The Los Angeles Times

Downtown Living Costs More But Is Worth It

Older neighborhoods near downtown Sacramento command a premium for their eclectic architecture and proximity to jobs and cultural attractions.

July 16 - The Sacramento Bee

Riverfront Revival

Communities, nationwide, are spending millions to revitalize riverfront and lakefront properties.

July 16 - The Chicago Tribune

New Future For Old Navy Base

Hidden away from the public, an old Navy base is now being prepared for a new future.

July 16 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Debate Over Transportation Priorities

Boston is divided over the next steps for transit improvements, post Big-Dig.

July 16 - The Boston Globe

Religious Groups: Exempt From Zoning

Is RLUIPA, which bars government from enforcing zoning codes on religious organizations, being opened to widespread abuse?

July 16 - Wall St. Journal

Return Of The Smog

The worst pollution in five years has hit Los Angeles, causing the issue of its first Stage One smog alert since 1998. Experts blame SUVs and growth.

July 16 - The Los Angeles Times

A New Breed Of Bus

A new rapid bus service in Northern California will cut travel time by 20% by making lots of incremental enhancements along the route.

July 16 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Sprawl Can Make You Fat

Recent studies and advocacy efforts emphasize the link between health and urban planning and design.

July 16 - The Chicago Tribune

Morphing Of Lifestyle And Power Retail

The sprawling 420,000-square-foot shopping destination known as Geneva Commons is the latest prototype of the lifestyle center.

July 16 - REIS

The Fastest-Shrinking U.S. Cities

San Francisco's population declined by 1.5 percent between July 2001 and July 2002.

July 16 - Reuters

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