As great forces of history converge to human scale, this modern-day boom town feels like the Wild West but without the confident self-reliance: the articulate residents are painfully aware of the close link between their sustenance and their misery, and international bureaucrats reveal a terrible disconnection from the reality on the ground as they encourage the unchecked development.

NEWYORKER: Darwin's Nightmare

Some property owners, however, said they fear the easements could encourage development in front of their homes, including commercial businesses and boardwalks.

WSJ: Homeowners Draw a Line in the Sand Over Dunes

And we will continue to weigh in and encourage Iraqi leaders to make smart decisions as they continue to move forward with the development of their democracy.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

If plan sponsors agree that the goal is to encourage the development of successful minority-owned asset management businesses, then they should look for a manager-of-managers that could not only assist these firms in gathering assets but also in negotiating their way through the treacherous waters of the institutional asset management marketplace.

FORBES: The Politics of Minority or Emerging Manager Programs (August 2, 2004 )

Issa says they are also looking at allowing much taller buildings outside the CBD, as a way to encourage development and redevelopment of outlying areas.

FORBES: Tall Buildings Coming to DC, 100 Years Too Late