Land Use
One-Fifth of Earth's Plants Threatened with Extinction
Recent trends on population, farmland, deforestation, and urbanization are cause for optimism.
Landmarking Is Turning New York City Into a Life-Sized Historical Diorama
The city recently landmarked a giant Pepsi-Cola sign because of its "prominent siting."
Can Blockchain Technology Reduce Third-World Poverty?
A better way to keep track of who owns what land.
Whatever's Going on in Oregon, It's Not Terrorism
Terrorism is the use of violence against noncombatants for a political purpose. That's not what's happening here.
Matt Welch Talks Oregon Standoff on All in with Chris Hayes Tonight
Tune into MSNBC after 8:40 p.m. ET to hear whether white ranchers are being treated differently than if they were Muslims
Rand Paul, White House, Want Oregon Standoff Resolved Cautiously. Why Don't More Liberals Agree?
Relentlessly demonizing misunderstood opponents is a bad idea.
The Destruction of Penn Station Led to the Landmarks Preservation Movement. But Was the Old Structure Worth Saving After All?
On the 50th anniversary of the Landmarks Preservation Act, a re-evaluation of the mythic demise of an iconic train station.
How New York City's Landmarks Preservation Act Bulldozed the Future
The 50th anniversary of the Landmarks Act is an opportunity to mourn all the invisible buildings that will never exist because of a misguided law.
America's Least Sprawling City Is…Los Angeles?
Forget the clichés. L.A. isn't the capital of sprawl.
How the Government Subsidizes Unsustainable Development
'The rest of us are assuming all of the risks.'
Bundy Ranch Showdown Not Over If Harry Reid Has Anything to Say About It
Raid may still be planned
Abusive Coastal Agency Demands Even More Power
Can a quasi-judicial agency impose fines without first taking property owners to court?
California, Cities, Battle Over Redevelopment Agency Land
Everybody wants the leavings of the dissolved agencies
Government Control of Land Strangles Rural Economies
Just twelve percent of land is in private hands in one county
Zoning Kills Affordable Housing
How established homeowners use regulations to stop new low-cost homes.
