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Eco-Construction Blooms in New Orleansnew

More and more contractors and do-it-yourselfers are learning the advantages of green building techniques in post-Katrina New Orleans.
Gambit  |  David Winkler-Schmit  |  03-12-2008  |  Housing & Development

Is Vermont Disappearing?new

Yes, and a new study says there's only one solution.
Seven Days  |  Brian Wallstin  |  03-07-2008  |  Housing & Development

Bitter Homes & Gardens?new

City hall's "density hawks" are changing L.A.'s DNA.
L.A. Weekly  |  Steven Leigh Morris  |  02-29-2008  |  Housing & Development

Chicago is Losing its Landmarksnew

The city's architectural heritage is disappearing -- with help from the people who are supposed to protect it.
Chicago Reader  |  Lynn Becker  |  02-25-2008  |  Housing & Development

Asleep on the Street in Portlandnew

Approximately 1,400 people sleep on the city's streets -- and for a night, I was one of them.
The Portland Mercury  |  Matt Davis  |  02-21-2008  |  Housing & Development

The Shelter Shufflenew

Inside San Francisco's confounding system of housing the homeless.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Amanda Witherell  |  02-13-2008  |  Housing & Development

New Orleans Homeless Encampment Has a Survival Culture All Its Ownnew

The 200 or so homeless people who live in makeshift shelters under an overpass in the shadow of downtown have formed a community in which they look out for each other and work together to find homes for their members.
Gambit  |  Greg Thomas  |  02-13-2008  |  Housing & Development

Virginia Assembly Can't Kill HPV Vaccinenew

Last year, Virginia joined Texas as the only states to require sixth-grade girls to be vaccinated for the human papillomavirus, a move that outraged social conservatives in both places. Now in Virginia, legislators are trying to push back requirement’s start date, or kill it altogether.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Scott Weaver  |  02-07-2008  |  Housing & Development

Life After Turcotnew

The grandiose swoop and curves of Montreal’s most iconic interchange will make way for an entirely new structure, its layers of flyovers and elevated highways replaced by a new structure that hugs the ground, surrounded by berms and embankments.
Montreal Mirror  |  Christopher DeWolf  |  01-31-2008  |  Housing & Development

Rescue Menew

A Portland cop is targeting foreclosure vultures. Next week, the Legislature will, too.
Willamette Week  |  Nigel Jaquiss  |  01-30-2008  |  Housing & Development

For Homeless Immigrants, Life is a Constant Search for Shelternew

While the plight of Santa Fe's homeless during this cold winter -- with low temperatures routinely in the single digits -- has been well-publicized, what is less recognized is how many of the city's homeless are also immigrant men.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  David Alire Garcia  |  01-17-2008  |  Housing & Development

Oregon Leaders Offer Little Help to Mortgage Crisis Victimsnew

The state's powerful Democrats have ignored a mortgage bill that state Sen. Ben Westlund is putting together with three consumer advocacy groups -- AARP Oregon, OSPIRG and Our Oregon.
Willamette Week  |  Nigel Jaquiss  |  01-16-2008  |  Housing & Development

Profs Study Hipster Migration & Other Urban Phenomenanew

Dan Silver, Lawrence Rothfield and Terry Nichols Clark have recently completed a groundbreaking study on just what it takes to create a "scene," whether it be bohemian or otherwise.
Chicago Newcity  |  Sean Redmond  |  01-09-2008  |  Housing & Development

Foreclosure's Forgotten Victimsnew

Tenants of foreclosed properties can face intimidation, bribes, and jacked-up rent to force relocation.
East Bay Express  |  Wendy Patterson  |  01-02-2008  |  Housing & Development

Taming Raleigh's Teardown Trendnew

A report from the city planning department revealing that the number of teardowns since 2002 has zoomed past 600.
INDY Week  |  Bob Geary  |  12-27-2007  |  Housing & Development

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