Living Cities works to link private capital with innovation in cities. Photo by Evan Leeson.

Click on the above image to watch a short trailer for "My Brooklyn."

A study that looks at the true cost of homes found that transport plays a major role in affordability. Photo by Travlr.

Energy savings are greatest in transit-oriented neighborhoods where people live in green homes and drive green automobiles. Graph by the Environmental Protection Agency.

It's less risky to ride your bike on cycle tracks, like these in Montreal, than on the street. Photo by Andrew Bossi.

Residential construction in urban neighborhoods has accelerated over the past two decades, says a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 2010 edition of Residential Construction Trends in America’s Metropolitan Regions foresees ...

Earlier this week, the National Association of Realtors announced that sales of previously occupied homes in the United States fell 0.6 percent last month. This drop came after a sharp decrease in December and ...

Today is World Habitat Day 2009! Join the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and UN-HABITAT to advocate, educate and donate in support of raising awareness about shelter and urban development, including affordable housing, ...

In Washington, D.C., about 41% of people drive to work; 38.5% take public transportation. Photo by ehpien.

In Washington, D.C., about 41% of people drive to work; 38.5% take public transportation. Photo by ehpien.