Nation Mar 18 Opinion: Sustainable cities need more than parks, cafes and a riverwalk Gentrification is not the only path for improving urban neighborhoods. A cleanup in Brooklyn and Queens offers another, more inclusive model that scholars have dubbed 'just green enough.'… By Trina Hamilton and Winifred Curran, The Conversation
Science Dec 07 Column: Trump Tower, the skyscraper and the future of urban development Trump Tower is loaded with polished metal and stone and clad in reflective glass. Will it stand just for the questionable taste of the one percent, or could it stimulate more creative, sustainable approaches to urban development?… By Kevin D. Murphy for The Conversation
Economy Jun 29 Column: Forget the white picket fence, the American Dream is in the city The suburbs still offer a great deal, but there’s a powerful countertrend that is increasingly hard to ignore: a renaissance in cities. By Vikram Mansharamani
Arts Apr 26 Watch 6:32 Artist Theaster Gates turns Chicago’s empty spaces into incubators for culture By PBS NewsHour
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Nov 14 Watch In ’08 Election, Environment, Resources Top Concerns for Western Voters Rapid growth in some western states has caused strain on natural resources. Local experts explain how the issues of water, power and land use are playing a role in the 2008 presidential election. Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch Rapid Urban Growth Strains Nevada’s Natural Resources Rapid growth in Las Vegas has caused tension between urban and rural areas about the strain on Nevada's natural resources. The battle over water and energy use has raised debate about the need for conservation and alternative sources of energy. Continue watching