- Philadelphia Spurns a $1 Million Offer to Reverse Skateboarding Ban
Philadelphia Inquirer A California sneaker manufacturer offered $1 million to repair skateboard damage if the city would lift the skating ban on Love Park; the City says skateboarding interferes with other users of the park. (June 2)
- Developers Hope to Duplicate Downtown Experience with Open-Air Malls
Los Angeles Times The conventional enclosed mall is in decline as developers around the nation replace it with a new retail attraction that aims to recreate the atmosphere of a vibrant downtown. (June 3)
- Building an ‘Emerald Necklace’ From Maine to Florida
New York Times The East Coast Greenway, a cyclist's version of the Appalachian Trail, begins in Calais, Maine, and ends in Key West, Florida; 20% of it is completed. (June 4)
- Campaign to Refurbish a Notoriously Violent L.A. Park May Be Working
Los Angeles Times After striving to rid MacArthur Park of crime, officials plan special activities to lure law-abiding people back. (June 4)
- Top Chefs Support Local and Sustainable Agriculture
Business Week When top chefs seek out local, high-quality produce, chances are they're supporting small farmers and sustainable agriculture. (June 8)
- Richmond VA Planners Give Bicyclists and Walkers More Consideration
Richmond Times Dispatch By making way for bikes, strain on roads is reduced - and exercise encouraged. (June 9)
- Paris City Government Considering Banning SUVs
MSNBC An anti-SUV resolution passed by the Paris city council could lead to a ban on the vehicles in about 18 months if it is included in an overall project to improve traffic flow in the city. (June 9)
- Chicago Farmers Market Springs to Life at Night
Chicago Sun-Times City dwellers not able to shop the city's farmers markets during the week because of daytime hours will find solace this summer in a quaint cobblestone courtyard on West Randolph. (June 11)
- Boston’s Big Dig Centerpiece Park Lacks Plan
Boston Globe While Boston's new Rose Kennedy Greenway will replace an elevated highway with a mile-long park this summer, key details, such as a final design, are not in place. (June 13)
- LA “Starchitects” Creating Disconnected Projects
LA Weekly Los Angeles' "starchitects" create trophy projects which are often disconnected from their urban planning context. (June 15)
- Two NYC Neighborhoods Engaged in Epic Battle Over Stadiums
The Globe and Mail Stadium projects from big name developers are being fought by communities in Brooklyn and Manhattan. (June 19)
- Architect Aims to Revive New York's East Side Waterfront
Bloomberg British architect Richard Rogers is working on a plan to bury part of the highway along New York's East River and create a waterfront from the lower East Side to the southern tip of Manhattan. (June 21)
- Small Farms Thrive Despite Detroit’s Metro Sprawl
Detroit News Defying national trend, small-scale farmers in the Detroit Metro area meet increased demand for fresh, organic produce. (June 22)
- British Highways Chiefs Propose an Increase in Road Building Across Britain
The Observer Motoring groups hail the decision to increase road building, as environmentalists warn of rise in traffic and pollution. (June 27)
- Park Marks Chicago Bid to Revive Architectural Glory
Reuters After decades of mediocrity in a city known for its elegant skyscrapers, Chicago hopes to stage an architectural renaissance with a new $475 million park featuring a swirling steel band shell designed by Frank Gehry. (June 28)
- Mobile Supermarkets Distribute Fruits and Vegetables to Londoners
The Guardian Fresh fruit and vegetables are so scarce in parts of London that mobile supermarkets have been set up, providing access and affordability to healthy food. (June 24)
