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Restoring Olmsted's Emerald Necklace
After years of neglect, a multi-million dollar effort is underway to restore Boston's Emerald Necklace -- the oldest park system in the country -- in keeping with the original vision of its designer the famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Goodbye To Hollywood?
The study begins to see if Hollywood can afford independence. The vote to secede may come in 2002.
Santa Monica To Slow Growth
SM has new guidelines for building size. This may slow growth and possibly reduce the value of some property.
Smithsonian Honors Top Architects, Designers
The Smithsonian recognized three architects and designers for their contributions to building and landscape design.
Technology Gains A Foothold In Development
The construction industry has been slow to embrace technology. Now architects, urban designers and developers are making the transition in leaps and bounds.
US To Compromise On Global Warming
At the summit on global warming, the US finally appears willing to limit its use of forest projects to meet its quota for reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gases.
Wisconsin County Towns Adopt Anti-sprawl Rules
Towns in Wisconsin's Waukesha County adopt voluntary anti-sprawl standards.
Churches Preserving Harlem's Character
With crime decreasing, the newest challenge for Harlem is maintaining the neighborhood's character in the face of gentrification.
13 States To Unite To Cut Truck Emissions
Thirteen states to adopt controls on bus and truck emissions that are "far more stricter than federal rules."
Cal EPA Developing Environmental Indicators
The California EPA is establishing new criteria with which to assess state environmental programs and create a standard environmental evaluation.
Housing Crisis Grows At University
San Francisco State University faces a housing crisis as students struggle to find a place to live.
Developer Incentive Plan Disallowed
The California Coastal Commission rejected a proposal to allow developers to choose from a range of affordable housing incentives.
Center Of Attention
Anaheim hopes the new $176.5 million convention center will bring in profits as the city transforms itself into a tourist and convention destination.
Clogging Arteries In LA's Transportation
MTA is drawing a 25-year blueprint to lessen travel congestion. Rush hour averages 34 mph today. In 2025 the commute will slow to 20 mph.
Annual Housing Quotas For Cities
In response to a state-mandated program to alleviate the housing crisis the Association of Bay Area Governments has developed yearly housing quotas for each city and county.
Nation's New Suburbia Growing Out Of Control
The nation's new suburbia is expanding at a frightening rate, "claiming a chunk of open land the size of Chicago" every six months.
Up Against The Sprawl
"Guy Dreger and his family just want to keep farming. But look what's happeningacross the street."
Guide To Sustainable Electricity
This consumer guide explains the impacts of different electricity sources and rates the environmental impact on the environment.
Hybridization Coming To A Development Near You
Developments in the future will combine design elements to suit a segmented housing market.
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