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P***TIZEN NEWSWIRE - May 19, 2008 EDITION
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==> COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE AND THE RISE OF THE
SMALL FARM
With the rise of corporate farming and the decline of small
farming operations, Americans are increasingly disconnected
from their food. Some are attempting to counteract this disconnect
through local small farming operations known as Community
Supported Agriculture.
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NEWS HEADLINES
The 20 most popular headlines from the last four days.
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== SPRAWL CAN WORK, IT JUST NEEDS FIXING
If jobs and services are reoriented and public transport
rethought, sprawling cities like Melbourne can mitigate the
consequences of dwindling energy supplies, argues a recent
column.
May 15 2008 -- The Age
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/31223
== L.A.'S SUBWAY PLANNERS THINKING BIGGER IS BETTER
The city is already struggling to fund its planned $5 billion
subway extension. But planners think adding a spur through
West Hollywood could convince federal officials to chip in
more funding for the project.
May 17 2008 -- WeHo News
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== PLANNING FOR THE SUN CORRIDOR
A new report focuses on the expected growth of the
Phoenix-Tuscon "Sun Corridor" to 10 million residents by
2030, and highlights the challenges and opportunities for
this megapolitan region.
May 18 2008 -- East Valley Tribune
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== REDEVELOPMENT INDUCED SPRAWL
In Kansas City, many tax increment financing zones are simply
luring existing business to move and creating new sprawling
development.
May 18 2008 -- The Pitch
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== NEW TRAIN TUNNEL ADS IRK RIDERS, DRAW REVENUE
Flashing lights on the walls on train tunnels that display a
15-second video to passengers have been introduced in L.A.,
bringing new revenue to the area's transit agency, but
bothering some riders. Some say the ads intrude on public
space.
May 15 2008 -- Los Angeles Times
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== THE LONG ROAD TO A GREEN ATLANTA
Typically considered a poster child for sprawl, Atlanta's
leaders and residents are now trying to steer the city's
growth and development down a greener path.
May 15 2008 -- Grist.org
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/31224
== CLEVELAND GREENING THE RUST BELT
This article from Grist looks at the environmental
efforts being taken in Cleveland, a historically polluted and
struggling Rust Belt city.
May 16 2008 -- Grist
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/31235
== IS CHICAGO REACHING FOR THE STICK BEFORE OFFERING A CARROT?
Chicago shouldn't be surprised if drivers don't take to
transit once its new pricing scheme is enacted. No matter the
cost, most motorists won't make the switch until the city's
transit system is more reliable, argues a recent column.
May 16 2008 -- Chicago Tribune
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== CONGRESSMAN SAYS U.S. NEEDS TO GET ONBOARD HIGH SPEED RAIL
The top Republican on the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee is leading a bill to fund new
high-speed rail, stating he's ready to fight the air travel
lobby that has traditionally opposed plans for high-speed
rail.
May 18 2008 -- CNN
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== TAMPA STARTS PLANNING FOR LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM
With the Tampa region one of only two top 25 metro areas
without rails in the ground or on the drawing board, local
leaders want to kick start the planning process. But is the
region ready for light rail when only 1 percent of locals
ride the bus?
May 16 2008 -- St. Petersburg Times
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== THE PLACEMAKING POWER OF ARTISTS
A recent conference focused on how planners use the
transformative effect that artists bring to a community to
help jump start urban revitalization.
May 16 2008 -- Cleveland Plain Dealer
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== CITIES WANT BANKS TO PAY FOR BLIGHT CAUSED BY FORECLOSURES
Minneapolis is one of several cities that have filed lawsuits
against mortgage companies, seeking damages for the blight
caused by the large number of foreclosures in some of its
neighborhoods.
May 16 2008 -- USA Today
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== SHOULD SEATTLE WAIT TO PLAN ITS LIGHT RAIL EXPANSION?
Instead of asking residents to consider a timid plan this
November, the region's transit agency should wait until its
first light rail line opens, and gas prices rise even
higher. Voters will then be ready for a grander plan, argues
a recent column.
May 17 2008 -- Seattle Times
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== DID CORRUPT BUILDING PRACTICES CONTRIBUTE TO CHINA'S
EARTHQUAKE DISASTER?
As rescue work continues in the aftermath of the earthquake
in China's Sichuan province, many -- including the state-run
media -- are asking questions about why so many buildings
collapsed, and blame corruption and shoddy construction
methods.
May 16 2008 -- Globe & Mail
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== MULTIFAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION SURGES IN APRIL
While the market for single-family homes remains deeply
troubled, developers of apartment buildings are moving ahead
with new construction -- likely expecting rising rents from
tightening rental vacancy rates due to displaced homeowners.
May 17 2008 -- Wall Street Journal
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== BELGIAN TOWN SEEKS IMMIGRATION CONTROL THROUGH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENT
Flemish nationalists in small-town Belgium are hoping to keep
immigrants out by requiring that all schoolchildren speak
Flemish -- an attack on the droves of French-speaking
immigrants that have descended on the country.
May 15 2008 -- The New York Times
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== THE NEWEST 'MADE IN CHINA' ITEM: HOTELS
Hotel operator Travelodge is planning to build pre-fabricated
hotels in Shenzhen that can be assembled in locales in need
of a short term boost in rooms -- such as Olympic host
cities.
May 17 2008 -- The Times
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== A TALE OF TWO VISIONS FOR A WATERFRONT
Activists in Jersey City are suing over plans to replace a
fledgling waterfront arts district with new high-rises. The
city says the land, which is next to commuter and light rail
stations, is best used for "smart growth" high-density
housing.
May 15 2008 -- The New York Times
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== WHERE CYCLISTS AND MOTORISTS ARE FRIENDS
To make North American cities more bicycle friendly, planners
should look to Stockholm, Sweden and Freiburg, Germany -- two
European cities were bikes and cars happily co-exist on the
street.
May 15 2008 -- Ottawa Citizen
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/31226
== SHOULD APARTMENT BUILDINGS BE MADE SMOKE-FREE?
A recent survey shows that while many renters support the
idea of smoke-free apartment buildings, an equal number are
concerned about infringing on the rights of tenants -- even
if they don't smoke.
May 18 2008 -- Multi-Housing News
http://www.p***tizen.com/node/31254
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