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North Livermore Development Debate

Supporters of the two measures also disagree about which measure woulddo more to protect agriculture and open space.

November 3 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Government-To-Business Web Sites

As governments move online, real estate companies and other businesses could benefit from more efficient, lower-cost services.

November 3 - Urban Land Magazine

Parking For Residents Only

So many cars and nowhere to park. The problem often boils down to the issue of street use and for many cities the only solution is private parking paid for by the resident.

November 3 - Planning Magazine

84 Million To Ease East Bay Traffic

East Bay's efforts to ease traffic congestion to gets a boost from Caltrans.

November 3 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Newport Beach Growth Battle Costs Skyrocket

A growth control measure in Newport Beach called Measure S, orthe Greenlight Initiative, would require a citywide vote to allowdevelopments which exceed the city's General Plan guidelines over a setamount.

November 3 - The Los Angeles Times


Rethinking The Rennaissance

Detroit's Rennaissance Center -- called "the greatest urban tragedy of the country" -- is getting a makeover.

November 3 - MetropolisMag.com

Chicago's Bumpy 50-Year Expressway Ride

Chicago's first expressway celebrates its 50th Birthday. Many aren't rejoicing.

November 3 - The Chicago Tribune


Denver's Big Sqeeze

Denver has to make room for 100,000 more people. Where will they all go?

November 2 - Westword

Supreme Court Hears Wetlands Protection Arguments

In a case closely watched by politicians as well as local governments, environmentalists and business groups, the Supreme Court heard arguments over a case concerning the federal government's authority regarding wetlands protection.

November 2 - The Washington Post

Virtual Tours

Virtual tours do more than just show a customer pictures of a prospective real estate property, it lets the customer "fly" through it.

November 2 - Urban Land Magazine

Market Forces Responsible For Sprawl?

Is urban sprawl the unstoppable product of economics, demographics and technology. If so, what will this mean for Arizona?

November 2 - The Arizona Republic

Bauhaus Is Back

More than eighty years after its call for "Less is more," this famous design revolution is eager to tackle the urban development challenges of the 21st century.

November 2 - The Los Angeles Times

Good Design Is Good Business

The third annual Business Week/Architectural Record Awards program, sponsored by TheAmerican Institute of Architects, recognizes ten innovative projects.

November 2 - E-Architect

Teaming Up To Fight Urban Limit Line

Developers combine lawsuits against county's urban growth limit.

November 1 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

New HUD Regulations To Provide $2.4 Trillion For Affordable Housing

HUD announced newfederal regulations that require the nation's two largest housing finance companies to buy $2.4 trillionin mortgages during the next 10 years to provide affordable housing for about 28.1 million low- andmoderate-income families.

November 1 - HUD News

Gay Population Correlates With Tech Growth?

Respected author Joel Garreau looks at the correlation of homosexual population density to high-tech success.

November 1 - The Washington Post

Lease Security

For companies that use creative space, like internet companies, the only thing harder than finding a space is negotiating for it.

November 1 - Urban Land Magazine

LA Considers Limits On Megastores

The Los Angeles City Council is considering a bank on big-box retailers.

November 1 - Wall St. Journal

A New Urban Strategy: The Municipal Corporation

Lorain, Colorado is turning over a new leaf with a new business attitute and new construction projects.

November 1 - Cleveland Live

Finding A Planning Job

One planner's journey of finding a new job.

November 1 - Planning Magazine

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