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Smart Growth - Planning

Shelf Life: Smart Growth and Walnut Creek

By Camille Giglio, 10/31/2005 –

Residents of Walnut Creek and Contra Costa County, CA will "age graciously" and or "age in place" with the help of the non-profits, faith based groups, foundations and government health care planners according to a two year long planning process called: "Contra Costa for Every Generation."

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Smart Growth - Planning

New Urbanism: Exactly the Wrong Way to Rebuild After Katrina

By Michael Park, 10/26/2005 – With the current hurrican season in full bloom and Houston being threatened as I write this (Vern), it may be a good time to take another look at the "New Urbanists" ideas on community planning. The following were Michael Park’s thoughts when Katrina hit…

Summary: People without cars were far more likely to have perished in the Katrina disaster than those who could drive away. Mississippi officials want “New Urbanists” to design rebuilt communities without planning for functional automobile use. Who will suffer most?

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Oceans and Coasts

Moss Landing Harbor Boat Owners Fearful During Search

Summary: Last month the Monterey County Herald newspaper reported that Coast Guard search crews entered the Moss Landing Harbor in inflatable boats with machine guns mounted on their bows. Then, carrying M-16 rifles, they approached residents and boarded and searched their boats in the name of safety and "homeland security."

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