Topic – Economy

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  Bar and restaurant parking requirements may increase

  Despite public disapproval

  Matt Dietrichson, Feb 01, 13.

  Houston City Council members heard plenty of complaints about the proposed off-street parking ordinance amendments, but the new rules may still go into effect.

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  Nearly half of US road costs are subsidized

  Commonly misunderstood

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 28, 13.

  Despite what many politicians would have you believe, America's road network relies heavily on government subsidies.

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  North Dakota’s fracking boom lights up night sky

  660,000 barrels a day

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 24, 13.

  Fracking technology has allowed massive new oil and gas fields to spring up in North Dakota, which locals are now referring to as "Kuwait on the Prairie."

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  The rise of mobile retail

  "Pop-Up America"

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 18, 13.

  Over the last few years, metro regions throughout the country have seen a significant influx of temporary and mobile retailers and restaurateurs.

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  Pearland has fastest growing retail in Texas

  For third consecutive year

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 17, 13.

  For the third consecutive year, Pearland is ranked the fastest growing among Texas' 50 largest retail markets.

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  Edward L. Glaeser

  The urban innovation model

  Economist at Harvard; Director of the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston., Jan 14, 13.

  The urban innovation model

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  Texas exports to benefit from Panama Canal expansion

  First in over 100 years

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 11, 13.

  The Panama Canal will open wider locks for larger ships in early 2015, which is predicted to increase Texas' ability to sell goods throughout the world.

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  Seattle to begin divesting from fossil fuels

  Mayor's orders

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 04, 13.

  Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn has formally requested that the city discontinue any investments in fossil fuel companies.

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  What’s next for Downtown as Macy’s closes?

  Mayor forms task force

  David Crossley, Jan 04, 13.

  Macy's will close its downtown store as speculation about the future of Downtown retail continues

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  Alternative fuels providing opportunities in Texas

  Electric and natural gas

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 02, 13.

  With natural gas and electric vehicles gaining popularity, many industries are looking forward to the future.

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