Douglas Commission Aftermath Warns on Urban Planning Fragmentation
The Douglas Commission warns that fragmented state and local planning powers hinder cohesive urban growth. It blames overlapping zoning and development authority for competition between governments and urges restructuring aid programs to foster cooperation rather than regional bodies.
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Washington
UPI
Douglas Commission On Housing and Urban Problems
Commission
Paul H. ‘Douglas
Illinois
Douglas
James G. Coke
John J. Gargam
Gaslights survive as 2 million strong in modern U S
The American Gas Association notes gaslights remain widely used indoors and outdoors though no longer for street lighting. Today they illuminate patios porches sidewalks and pools with styles from Victorian to Chinese Hawaiian and early American influences.
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American Gas Association
Hawaii
Association
China
Valley Housing Market Defies Credit Squeeze
Scottsdale and the Valley escape housing credit squeeze with steady new home demand. Bank officials Brown and Burkhart credit prosperity, population growth, and limited supply for a bright market despite high rates and uncertain future. Buyers say immediate affordability and a house now beat higher costs later.
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Scottsdale
Valley
K. C. Brown
1St National Bank
Joe
Burkhart
The
National
Phoenix
Brown
Alley
Pye
American Mobile Home Corp Expands Parks in Arizona
The American Mobilehome Corporation plans up to 5000 per site landscaping and site prep. In Arizona the company will build about 1500 mobile home sites. Each park will feature a recreation center with clubhouses and multiple facilities. The firm operates 23 parks across nine states.
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Scottsdale
American Mobilehome ™ Corporation
Arizona
America
American Mobile Home Corporation
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