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New Rules Protect U.S. Forest Ecosystems
New federal rule will require 155 national forests to place the health of the ecosystem above all other concerns.
Cities Suffer Amnesia
Sprawl is threatening quality of life, endangering old neighborhoods, and eroding the "collective memory" of our cities, says National Trust for Historic Preservation
Maine Water Quality Dispute Grows
Dispute concerning EPA's delegation of Clean Water Act administration to the state of Maine expands.
California Transit Measures Win
Both Alameda and Santa Clara Counties approved sales tax increases to fund transit measures, including the extension of BART to San Jose.
NAACP Asks Palm Springs To Apologize For Destroying Homes
NAACP is demanding an apology and reparations from Palm Springs for destroying homes in a "city-engineered holocaust."
Sweeping Victories For Open Space And Transit
The Greenbelt Alliance highlights seven Bay Area ballot measures approved by voters November 7.
Air Quality Law Would Regulate New Fireplaces
New homes face design limitations if county passes air quality law.
Live From COMDEX: A Metropolitan Network
EDS has created the first and largest temporary Metropolitan Area Network for the massive COMDEX technology conference in Las Vegas.
Historic Deal Establishes Environmental Value Of Trees
Landmark sale of "carbon-credits" establishes environmental value of standing forests "independent of their worth as cut timber."
California Redevelopment Projects Get Bigger
Redevelopment is supposed to be out of fashion and more difficult these days. But some cities and even counties are moving ahead with gigantic redevelopment projects.
U.S. To Treat Sewage From Mexico
President Clinton signed into law a controversial proposal to treat sewage from Mexico flowing into the U.S.
Washington Begins Construction Of WW2 Memorial
Winning design selected from 400 entries in nationwide competition but chosen site is controversial and opposition to the project is strong.
Developers Hit The Trail Out Of San Antonio
Developers blame drawn-out negotiations over incentives and tax abatements with the city and county.
Thousands Of Homes May Hinge On Water Fight
A race for water rights 90 miles north of Las Vegas could signal the construction of thousands of new homes.
Islands Of Luxury
Developers in Florida are using public bond money to build large master-planned exclusive communities on the fringe.
The New Honolulu
The Crossroads of the Pacific is coming of age -- it's not just a beach town anymore.
Developers And Conservationists Can Be Friends
In Southwest Florida, a housing development is banking on the surrounding nature to attract buyers, and working to protect it.
Zones Of Contention
Efforts to protect waterfront neighborhoods from pollution are are starting to lock out good businesses.
Orange County Supervisor Will Help Shape El Toro Redevelopment
The new member of the Southern California Regional Airport Authority will play a role in the future of the El Toro Airbase.
Downtown El Paso's Destiny
Stanton Street features an interview with Chris Leinberger, who will lead the effort to jump start revitilzation in this border city.
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