A Windy City for the next century

Article Abstract:

Chicago suffers from urban sprawl, and The Commercial Club of Chicago has released 'Chicago Metropolis 2020', a report seeking to tackle the problem of loss of population and employment from the inner city. Traffic congestion, loss of green space, and concentrations of poverty are causing concern. Low density development is promoted in many communities, which means that public transportation is inefficient, while the wider cost of commuting is not paid for by drivers. The proposed solutions include higher vehicle taxes and better public transportation.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Urban Planning & Develop-Local, Environmental policy, City planning, Urban planning, Chicago, Illinois, Illinois

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Paradise lost? Florida

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Many residents are returning to their homes in Dade County, but reconstruction has been slow because of the $20 billion in property damage caused by Hurricane Andrew. Most rebuilding efforts have been directed only towards recovery.

Case studies, Emergency management, Emergency preparedness, Miami-Dade County, Florida

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Windy cities: Hurricane Andrew

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Hurricane Andrew did approximately $15 to $20 billion worth of damage, leaving about 50,000 homeless and destroying entire towns. Homestead Air Force Base was damaged severely. Pres Bush brought in relief efforts quickly.

Florida

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