Urban Development

The city, which has gained attention for its downtown development strategies, is getting a new planning boss.

July 23, 2006 - CBC News

A recent environmental strategy meeting at Wal-Mart headquarters was attended by a host of eco-celebrities, including Al Gore, and serves as another signal that the company is serious about improving its green credentials.

July 23, 2006 - Grist

AIA "Show You're Green" Award Honors Innovators in Affordable Green Housing

July 23, 2006 - The American Institute of Architects

Sheridan Stationside Village, a $500 million, 40-acre project with a train station as a central component, gained preliminary approval in Hollywood, Florida, despite opposition from the County's school board and nearby residents.

July 23, 2006 - Sun-Sentinel

Brad Pitt, known mostly for his acting, has recently taken on the challenge of rebuilding an environmentally sustainable New Orleans.

July 22, 2006 - MSNBC Online

With condominium sales slowing, many developers are shifting away from elegance and prestige as a marketing tool, to more provocative advertising.

July 22, 2006 - The New York Times

The home of a Saudi prince outside of Vail is on the market for $135 million, highest real estate price in U.S. history, and possibly the world.

July 22, 2006 - Vail Daily

Long in the planning and approval stage, a 40-story Cesar Pelli designed office and residential complex will be built adjacent to Boston's transportation hub -- South Station.

July 21, 2006 - The Boston Globe

Citing high housing prices in cities with strong growth control policies, one author argues that the smart growth movement seems to place more value on open space than people and their preferred housing choices.

July 21, 2006 - The Baltimore Sun

The city will amend its three-year-old ordinance to settle a lawsuit brought by the local the Building Industry Association.

July 21, 2006 - San Diego Union Tribune

Singapore and Vancouver are two examples of cities where high-rise residential development is the norm.

July 21, 2006 - The Toronto Star

Pelham Square, a 200 home development proposed by creators of Celebration, faced opposition by County planners and residents due to its rural location and density.

July 21, 2006 - The Orlando Sentinel

Plans for redevelopment include a convention hotel and entertainment center with restaurants, bars and nightclubs, surrounded by an enormous parking garage.

July 20, 2006 - The Houston Chronicle

The state will provide financial incentives to businesses who locate near transit and affordable housing.

July 20, 2006 - The New Standard

Toronto is modifying its subway cars to improve safety in this age of terrorist bombings, while one expert says the change will only create an illusion of safety.

July 20, 2006 - The Toronto Star

With the arrival of the digital music age, record stores are disappearing at an alarming rate.

July 20, 2006 - The New York Times

The United States Environmental Protection Agency publishes visual case studies of 10 smart growth principles as they have been used in 20 communities around the country.

July 20, 2006 - United States Environmental Protection Agency

Even as the housing market slows in Southern California, an upscale housing boom continues in Antelope Valley.

July 19, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

A recent commentary argues that surface-level boulevards may be bigger barriers to waterfront pedestrian access than the elevated freeways the replace.

July 19, 2006 - Reason Foundation

While some believe imitation to be the ultimate form of flattery, others describe it as a foolish attempt to replicate the past.

July 19, 2006 - The New York Times