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Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

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The Warhol Economy by Elizabeth Currid

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Wikinomics - 5 implications for cities

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The Missing Class: Portraits of the near poor in America by Newman and Chan

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Suburban Transformations by Paul Lukez

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From Suburb to Satellite City

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Writing in the Globe and Mail, John Bently Mays insists that some suburbs are thriving:
If pundits are going to discuss the future of North American suburbs — and this is surely an excellent time to do so — then they should have in mind a clear picture of the very dynamic phenomenon they are […]

High speed rail for Tucson-Phoenix?

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Would high speed rail between Tucson and Phoenix help reduce carbon monoxide emissions and other pollutants? Or would it generate more in the long run by integrating two automobile-centered cities that are arguably separate entities at the moment?
Planetizen ran an except from and Arizona Republic feature that argues for a 95-mile high speed rail […]

Satellite Cities - Something to watch for

Saturday, November 18th, 2006

Many talented workers, young and old, are looking for ways to enrich their lives and balance career and family. Some find life in bigger cities inspiring, enriching, fun, and worth whatever housing or commuting sacrifices are necessary.
Other people are looking for a different mix. They want some of the cultural and entertainment opportunities big cities […]