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Trump's War on Urban America
Trump is in open warfare with the cities of the United States and its people; executing people in Minneapolis. But the cause of this is much older than…
 • Darrell Owens
Berkeley's Last Zoning Battle
Three neighborhoods prepare for battle over a plan that will add multi-family housing to their commercial districts for the first time in a…
 • Darrell Owens
Data Reveals Which Berkeley Commercial Areas Are In Decline
An analysis of vibrancy in Berkeley using sales tax data.
 • Darrell Owens
How To Save The Movie Theater
Theaters are dying all over America even as moviegoers return. Some can be preserved if local governments get proactive about it.
 • Darrell Owens
The American Beauty of the East Bay
Americanism is facing its biggest challenge from extremism. The people of the Bay Area show why its worth fighting for.
 • Darrell Owens
The Fire Department vs. Traffic Safety Advocates
Street safety advocates are butting heads with fire officials. Swift fire response does not have to come at the cost of lives on the roadway. They can…
 • Darrell Owens
The Challenge of Commercial Upzoning
An analysis of commercial corridor upzoning for apartments in Berkeley, Calif. and the issues must be tackled to harmonize density with local business…
 • Darrell Owens
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