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Smart Living Feature Week 2004 - Thursday: Downtown/Central

In this four-day feature, The Daily Transcript will explore the pros and cons of smart growth throughout the region.

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Barratt Urban Development revitalizing San Diego County

The concept of "smart living" is most notably exemplified in San Diego by Barratt Urban Development, a new division of Barratt American and its urban infill projects throughout the county.

Pilot Village Program implementation phase in full swing

Great cities around the world have successfully used pilot or showcase projects to bridge the gap between grand visions and reality. When the city of San Diego embarked on its citizen-created City of Villages strategy for smart growth, it initiated the Pilot Village Program. The goal of the program is to build working examples that demonstrate how villages can benefit communities citywide.

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Solar installation in La Mesa with Sullivan Solar

March 20, 2013 -- Reporter James Palen goes onsite for a look at a solar installation at a La Mesa home, and takes a look at the various and expanding options for potential residential solar customers. Sullivan Solar explains what people thinking of going solar can expect and how they can make the change to an affordable one.

USS Ronald Reagan returns home

March 21, 2013 -- The USS Ronald Reagan arrived at Naval Air Station North Island on Thursday, after a 14-month stay in the Pacific Northwest for $218 million in repairs and upgrades. Reporter Carlos Rico was at Naval Base Coronado to get the details.

David Stevens on housing market improvement

Feb. 4, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with David Stevens, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about signs of an improvement in the housing market in 2013, from a shortage of housing inventory to increasing demand in the multifamily market.