Local planning officials are racing to implement a state law that could dramatically increase the cost of building new homes and businesses in many local communities. The law, which goes into effect July 1, changes the way planners evaluate the impact of vehicle trips generated by new development. The intent...
Those Trees on Your Street? One of the Best Bargains on Earth.
Megacities are on the rise. There are currently 47 such areas around the globe, each housing more than 10 million residents. More than half the global population now lives in urban areas, comprising about 3 percent of the Earth. The ecological footprint of this growth is vast and there’s far...