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Jaime Lerner, Brazilian architect and urban planner, maintains every city can improve its quality of life in less than three years.

Jane Jacobs' book on cities is as relevant today as it was when published in 1961. Urban planning issues have not changed much in the intervening years.

Combining sustainable agriculture with urban development could help end industrial agriculture practices and create a network of food secure, sustainable communities.

Rapid urbanization makes a case for empowering cities to develop and manage their own growth. Private-public partnerships are essential for cash-strapped urban centres.

Urban developments can be environmentally sustainable and pleasant to live in. Bogata proved this by improving bus transportation and encouraging bicycling.

Calgary, Alberta has adopted sustainable development principles as part of an integrated design approach to municipal land use and transportation planning.

From 1840 to 1880, the fireman changed and the public noticed. He went from being a volunteer with suspect political affiliations to being a respected professional.

Learn where to find sources detailing the latest foreclosure news within the state of Texas. Find out law changes, foreclosure programs and Texas foreclosure procedures.

The availability of safe public transportation is a privilege that is easily taken for granted in the developed world. In the developing world is opposite is true.

Access to public transport in the developing world is tenuous. Enterprising individuals have come up with their own solutions to the problem.

Urban wildlife, ranging from the smallest insect and to birds, coyotes, and deer, can exist and even thrive in towns and cities, enriching people's lives.

The capital city of Laos is emerging as an important node in the transnational, transportation network linking the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.

Energy price increases and environmental factors are forcing urban planners and civic administrators to reconsider the suburban paradigm of urban development.

A transect is a planning tool intended to counter suburban sprawl. It offers a different way of visualizing how to build communities with a strong sense of place.

Municipalities concerned with achieving more sustainable development are deploying smart growth principles to achieve their goals.

Afghanistan is a country torn apart by war. Undeterred, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture is quietly rebuilding the country's urban landscapes and restoring hope

In cities across North American, aficionados of Jane Jacobs' urban design legacy will be joining free neighborhood walking tours on May 2-3, 2009.

Use the homebuyer tax credit first time homeowners program to put a down payment on a home.

Most people consider owning their own home a fundamental right, a natural progression into the world of independent living.

This article provides readers with advice on how to obtain home repair grants.

Lead poisoning is a major health problem in the United States. The symptoms are hard to detect, and exposure to lead causes developmental issues in children.

Chronic exposure to lead causes many health problems in children. In 1993, the high costs of lead abatement encouraged the EPA to fund a controversial research project.

Scenario planning offers urban planners a valuable tool for understanding the implications of different approaches to accommodating urban growth.

Young gibbons often find their way into the illegal pet trade, but second chance rescue, rehabilitation, and final release all require suitable habitats.

This article provides readers with tips for securing federal grants for home improvements.

Foreclosure is a hot topic. The news is full of stories about banks foreclosing on families. People facing this scenario should understand the terminology.

Coinciding with the recent rise in foreclosures, a new crisis is now taking shape and has taken the form of the consumer carrying a higher tax burden.

This article provides readers with information on securing federal housing grants.

A reverse mortgage is a mortgage in which a homeowner, usually an elderly or retired person, borrows money in the form of annual payments charged against the equity of th

Understanding the words and phrases mortgage lenders use during the loan approval process can make a positive difference for first time buyers.

FHA streamline refinancing can be beneficial for lower monthly mortgage payments. Find out the guidelines to refinancing a home with a FHA Streamline loan.

Understanding the FHA 203 K Loan for first time home buyers may enable a family with limited resources to purchase their first home.

This article provides readers with a free list of government grants and advice for filling out free government grant applications.

One out of every four people and one out of every three men sleeping in a car, in front of a door shop or under a freeway underpass once wore a military uniform.

Banks are tightening up home loan eligibility requirements, but there are still affordable mortgage loans and mortgage lenders. Here's how to find them.

Since February, more than one million Americans have refinanced their home mortgages and more help is on the way, two Obama administration cabinet members said May 14.

Up, the latest masterpiece from Disney/Pixar, features stunning visuals, but the beauty of the story surpasses the beauty of the animation.

You might have thought long and hard before deciding to take the plunge and transform your backyard into a water oasis. But before you get out the shovel, read this.

Xiamen, the coastal Chinese City, is home to one of Asia's most scenic and fastest Marathons.

Baboons seen as allies by some and as nuisance animals by others. Human-animal conflict problems in Cape Town area highlight the issues.

First-time home buyers need to know the difference between conventional mortgages and government mortgages.

As people get older & repay their mortgages they may find themselves cash rich on paper but with little spare money for everyday costs. Can using a reverse mortgage help?

This article provides readers with tips on acquiring low income grants and government grants.

Do you have a bad credit history? Are you a first time house buyer looking for a way onto the property ladder? Find out the pros and cons of FHA mortgages.

With the number of foreclosures rising, and now a fact of life for many US homeowners, the Federal Reserve now recommends five steps for avoiding foreclosure scams.

This article provides readers with a free government grant guide and alternatives for filing bankruptcy.

Do you have a poor credit history? Are you a first time house buyer who is finding it hard to secure financing? Find out the advantages of an FHA loan mortgage.

Cities like Bogota have successfully accommodated bicycles, pedestrians and public transit in dense urban environments. The automobile is an enemy to be contained.

Bribie Island was a fertile home to the Gubbi Gubbi Aboriginal people until European settlement in the 1860s. Today, Bribie is a Brisbane island tourist playground.

The $8000 tax credit was a tax refund so it could not be used for closing costs. Now it is possible to take a bridge loan from the $8000 tax credit for FHA loans.