Urban Development

Free New Urbanism 'Pattern Book' For Gulf Coast Redevelopment

Mississippi governor urges rebuilding in hurricane-hit areas to adopt traditional features. Opponents criticize "dominance of New Urbanism" and focus on "historicist designs" in official efforts.

November 29, 2005 - Abhijeet Chavan

Experts Warn Eminent Domain Limits Could Block Redevelopment

Restrictions on eminent domain in the wake of the public furor over Kelo may restrict abilities of cities to practice redevelopment.

November 28, 2005 - National Public Radio - Morning Edition

Detached Housing Share at 6-Year High

Americans continue to flock to new single-family detached housing, according to new US Census Bureau figures through the third quarter of 2005, which indicate the share of new housing starts in single family detached housing rose 1.2 percentage points between 2004 and 2005.

November 28, 2005 - Demographia

Higher Towers Considered For Vancouver's 2010 Olympic Village

In order to increase revenues Vancouver's mayor-elect proposes permitting higher towers and reducing social housing to 20 percent of South East False Creek redevelopment.

November 26, 2005 - The Vancouver Sun

Top Ten Trends For US Housing Market

Home builders can't build houses fast enought. The WSJ looks at ten long-term forces are reshaping the housing industry.

November 25, 2005 - The Wall Street Journal

Green Amenities Catching On In New Housing Projects Across The US

Observers say an emerging style of residential development is the use eco-friendly features in new housing projects.

November 23, 2005 - MSNBC

Orlando Housing Market Cooling

The housing market in Central Florida appears to be cooling, as inventories jump by nearly a third from September to October.

November 23, 2005 - The Orlando Sentinel

To TOD Or Not to TOD

Transit oriented development (TOD) gains popularity in times of traffic congestion and rising gas prices.

November 23, 2005 - Commercial Investment Real Estate - CCIM Institute magazine

ULI Details Plans For Rebuilding New Orleans

The panel on the reconstruction of New Orleans was the highlight of a week-long visit by Urban Land Institute (ULI) officials to the devastated area.

November 23, 2005 - Biz New Orleans

Florida's Secret Prison Community

Starke, Florida doesn't exist on any map, but more than five thousand people -- residents and employees of the nearby prison -- called the town home.

November 23, 2005 - First Coast News

Americans Look To The Next Baja Boom Town

Seeking warmer weather and a relaxed pace of life, many Americans are buying homes even farther south of the US border.

November 22, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Safety An Issue For Developers In Northern Virginia

Companies are touting a variety of safety features to lure contracts and offices into the area.

November 21, 2005 - The Washington Post

What Is A City Block In Oklahoma Worth?

The privately-owned, "Bricktown" historic block is purchased by a local custom home builder for $10.9 million.

November 21, 2005 - The Oklahoman

Committee To Rebuild New Orleans Gains Leaders

The Bring New Orleans Back Commission has named designers and architects to chair committees that will oversee the dispersion of funds and the redevelopment of New Orleans.

November 21, 2005 - Architectural Record

Portland, Maine, At A Crossroads

The first article in a week-long series examines how Portland, Maine's growing reputation as one of the most livable cities in the United States is quickly altering the social demographics of a once working and middle class city.

November 21, 2005 - Portland Press Herald

Is Commercial Architecture Ruining St. Petersberg's Skyline?

Are commercial architects ruining St. Petersberg's historic panoramic views as a result of penny-pinching investors?

November 20, 2005 - The St. Petersburg Times

Cash For Development Rights?

A deputy district attorney charges she was fired after protesting a Lennar development project. The lawsuit uncovers a series of questionable payments from the city of the developer.

November 20, 2005 - The Sacramento Bee

Alternative Anchors

With ambience becoming more important than ever, the gathering place is beginning to replace the anchor.

November 18, 2005 - Urban Land Magazine

Mixed-Use Development Transforms Chicago Suburb

Sherman Plaza, a new mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Evanston, Illinois is the latest in a series of developments that are transforming this once sleepy college town into a vital urban destination.

November 17, 2005 - The New York Times

Profiling Eco-Terrorists... Incorrectly

Electric-car driver was not an eco-terrorist, FBI admits, and settles for $100,000.

November 17, 2005 - Newsweek

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