July 2009
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ReBurbia →
In a future where limited natural resources will force us to find better solutions for density and efficiency, what will become of the cul-de-sacs, cookie-cutter tract houses and generic strip malls that have long upheld the diffuse infrastructure of suburbia? How can we redirect these existing spaces to promote sustainability, walkability, and community? It’s a problem that demands a visionary...
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“[If/when gas hits $12/gallon] we kinda forecast that people will finally come to...”
– High oil prices are good for U.S. culture | Marketplace From American Public Media
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“Las Vegas wasn’t just a place where gamblers could hit the jackpot, but...”
– As Boom Times Sour in Vegas, Upward Mobility Goes Bust - WSJ.com
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“With vibrant Asian communities alongside its balanced Hispanic, white and black...”
– A special report on Texas: : Lone Star rising | The Economist
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The World's 10 Oldest Still-Inhabited Cities |... →
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“With the recent spate of bankruptcies and store closures, including Circuit City...”
– Communities confront ‘ghostbox’ buildings when big-box retailers leave - Los Angeles Times
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