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As cities and states across the U.S. strive to find solutions to the sprawling pattern of land development, promising control measures have been met head-on by one recurring and controversial issue -- land owner equity.

May 12 - William Honachefsky

Ugly architecture, misuse of trees, and bad zoning are some of the mistakes found in America's suburbs says nationally known author James Howard Kunstler. [Link updated.]

May 11 - Daily Herald

An arts-and-culture blog features an in-depth, five-part interview with architectural thinker Nikos Salingaros.

May 11 - 2Blowhards

For Seattle and the Puget Sound region, reducing congestion is the greatest long-term challenge.

May 11 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

A new paper examines the practical aspects of how we create smarter, more livable communities.

May 11 - Furman Center For Real Estate And Urban Policy

Athens-Clarke County commissioners approved a hotly debated rental registration ordinance 6-4 May 6 after receiving a total of more than 16 hours of public input in recent weeks, both in favor and against the ordinance.

May 11 - Athens Banner-Herald

Miami mayor Manny Diaz is closing down illegal housing as part of his campaign to revitalize the city.

May 10 - The Miami Herald

A rogue real estate company with a record of controversy "accidently" destroys last standing building in Los Angeles' historic Bunker Hill area.

May 10 - Eastern Group Publications, Inc.

A digital map combines walking speed, time constraints, and information about street patterns to generate maps showing areas within walking distance.

May 10 - BBC News

Four examples of the impact of historic preservation on economic development.

May 10 - Philadelphia City Paper

Cincinnati City Council wants the University of Cincinnati to take action against off-campus hooliganism by students.

May 10 - The Cincinnati Enquirer

Washington lawmakers should streamline state water laws to protect the environment and meet the needs of growing communities

May 9 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

David Abel and Rick Cole explain why California has to come to terms with California's broken Prop. 13.

May 9 - The Los Angeles Times

UC Davis' proposed University Neighborhood will be the second largest of its kind in California.

May 9 - California Aggie

Just pray you're not sued under the RLUIPA statute, say Michael Giaimo and Dwight Merriam in Planning Practice.

May 9 - Planning Magazine

As U.S. gas mileage hits a 22-year low, the heated debate over America's dependence on Middle East oil returns to the airwaves this week with a provocative new ad campaign challenging both Detroit car companies and Washington policy makers.

May 9 - Natural Resources Defense Council

Can Albuquerque's planned growth strategy and downtown revitalization finally point the City toward economic prosperity?

May 9 - Alibi

Bush administration policy that proposed using a lower value for a person over 70 compared to a younger person in regulation calculations has been dropped.

May 9 - The New York Times

Developers build cities. But they are frequently accused of building cities we do not want to inhabit. Smart City interviews two distinguished developers.

May 9 - Smart City

Toyota's new building complex is the largest ever to receive a Gold Level Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

May 9 - GreenBiz