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Amy Smith | Mar 18th, 2010 | Topic: Built Environment | Region: Midwest | Cities: Detroit |
Amy Smith reports on a new study that reveals a startling amount of good news about homes in Detroit—as well as the expected bad news. (
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Michael Freedman-Schnapp | Feb 13th, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
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Urban Nation | Ben Adler | Dec 28th, 2008 | Topic: Urban Nation | Region: Urban Nation | Cities: New York, Urban Nation |
A holiday visit to my grandmother’s retirement community begs the question: What will happen to those 1970’s developments? (
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Diana Lind | Apr 7th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
This past weekend saw the latest edition of the
New York Times’s Key magazine. Usually a source of real estate porn, the magazine usually looks at the froth in the housing market and winks. With the exception of a piece about a company that tends to magnates’ private wineries, the latest issue was decidedly sober. More details in today’s featured commentary by
Next American City editor Diana Lind.
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Jeffrey Hill | Apr 4th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
America evaluates change since Martin Luther King Jr.‘s death, democratic presidential candidates still ignoring key city issues, economist Janet Speyrer offers insight on how recession may or may not impact New Orleans, Kyoto passes new accord and more in today’s headlines. (
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Meredith Aska McBride | Apr 3rd, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Miami |
More legislation news for homeowners, Obama’s education experience is reviewed, Seattle’s grocery bag fees and more in today’s headlines. (
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David Anderson | Apr 2nd, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Atlanta, Kansas City, Miami, Tampa |
Mortgage defaults force Denver exodus, protestors interrupt Los Angeles mayor at Skid Row announcement, a silent killer stalks world of urban farming, former HUD secretary Alphonso Jackson forgets to pack painted portrait on his way out and a developer’s mixed-use project pays homage to Savannah’s roots. This and more in today’s headlines. (
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Evan Miller | Apr 2nd, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
A deal reached Tuesday by negotiations between congressional leaders allows a housing stimulus package to move forward to committee and asks for a finished product to be produced in 24 hours. A bipartisan legislative priority, this stimulus package is intended to bring much needed relief to crumbling neighborhoods across the country.
The New Argument’s Evan Miller reports. (
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Jeffrey Hill | Mar 24th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
Racism, sexism, foreclosure rates, economic woes - today in America, black women continue to endure the hardest trials with minimal support. As the presidential election approaches, the role of the black woman in society is starting to be recognized as both democratic candidates represent the mark of the “ism.” Let’s hope they’re not abandoned on November 5. (
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Jeffrey Hill | Feb 26th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Tampa |
New book from urban scholar, Christopher Silver, calls the city of Jakarta “chaotic, yet well planned.” (
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Amy Smith reports on a new study that reveals a startling amount of good news about homes in Detroit—as well as the expected bad news. (keep reading…)
This past weekend saw the latest edition of the New York Times’s Key magazine. Usually a source of real estate porn, the magazine usually looks at the froth in the housing market and winks. With the exception of a piece about a company that tends to magnates’ private wineries, the latest issue was decidedly sober. More details in today’s featured commentary by Next American City editor Diana Lind. (keep reading…)
A deal reached Tuesday by negotiations between congressional leaders allows a housing stimulus package to move forward to committee and asks for a finished product to be produced in 24 hours. A bipartisan legislative priority, this stimulus package is intended to bring much needed relief to crumbling neighborhoods across the country. The New Argument’s Evan Miller reports. (keep reading…)
