Housing

The Murky Future Of Megaprojects In The US

The Bay Bridge in San Francisco is fast becoming a poster child for megaprojects run amok.

June 21, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

A Heartland Of Affordable Homes

With prices far below those in red hot markets on the East and West coasts, the nation's heartland offers home buyers plenty of choices.

June 20, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Looking For A Home In San Diego? It Will Cost You

The median home price in the seventh largest city in the U.S. reached $500,000 last month.

June 18, 2004 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

The State Of The Nation's Housing, 2004

The housing industry is well positioned for another strong decade according to the latest report from the Harvard Joint Center For Housing Studies.

June 17, 2004 - Harvard University

How Real Estate Escaped The Scandal Wave

The public's trust in Corporate America has plunged, but the real estate industry seems to have escaped unscathed.

June 17, 2004 - Wharton Business School, University Of Pennsylvania

The New Home Builder Strategy: Build To Order

The new strategy for subdivision developers is build homes only after they have secured buyers.

June 13, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Seattle's Poor Fight For Million-Dollar Views

Long-time residents of Yesler Terrace public housing are trying to keep their homes in one of America's most expensive downtowns.

June 10, 2004 - The Seattle Times

Inclusionary Zoning Comes To Madison

New housing projects in Wisconsin's capital must include affordable units.

June 10, 2004 - Madison.com

Limiting The Power Of Homeowner Associations

Californai legislators are seeking to limit the too-often abused power of homeowners associations to seize properties without going to court.

June 8, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Neal Peirce: Detroit's Massive Urban Renewal

Neal Peirce compares 20th-century renewal plans with Detroit's New Urbanism-based formula for a massive urban renewal.

June 4, 2004 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Retirees Choosing 'Traditional Neighborhood Developments'

There is a growing preference of retirees for "traditional neighborhood developments" which are intended to resemble actual "traditional neighborhoods" in many ways.

June 4, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Detroit Cannot Afford Convention Center Expansion

In hard economic times, Detroit cannot afford at $1 billion conventiion center.

June 3, 2004 - The Detroit News

'Thames Town' Brings British Life to China

Shanghai's plan to move 500,000 people into 'Disneyland developments.'

June 2, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

Workforce Housing Fund Hopes To Be Smart Growth Catalyst

Jay Stark of the Phoenix Realty Group elaborates on the promise of workforce housing development in neighborhood revitalization.

June 2, 2004 - The Planning Report

Rural Flight?

Not quite. However, hobby farms as an alternative to suburban lifestyles are catching on in Chicago.

June 1, 2004 - The Chicago Tribune

Suburban Living Contributes To U.S. Obesity Epidemic

Study finds that obesity is more likely in sprawling areas than mixed-use neighborhoods.

June 1, 2004 - The Washington Post

The Wide-Shallow Lot: A Good Thing for Buyers or Builders?

Purchasers don't always consider all of the facts when choosing a new home on a wide-shallow lot.

May 31, 2004 - The Toronto Star

A Unique Collection Of Urban Properties

Will Starwood Urban's funky portfolio fetch a superfunky $500 million?

May 30, 2004 - The Slatin Report

Holland's Floating Houses

Two-thirds of the Dutch live below sea level. A potential solution? Houses are built on hollow concrete pontoons.

May 27, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

Expiring Tax Credits Could Benefit Investors

Could a wave of expiring tax credits projects represent new opportunities for apartment building investors?

May 27, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

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