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Issue of February 6, 2006 |     |
Quest for FairnessThe recent announcement that 49 states won a $325 million settlement against Ameriquest Mortgage Co. for alleged unfair lending practices serves as a warning to all other subprime lenders, as well as the mortgage industry as a whole. This Old House In the city of Boston, the desire to preserve remnants of the community’s historic past sometimes comes into conflict with a far more immediate problem: the need for more housing. Most recently, that battle has moved into the Hub’s Mattapan neighborhood, where two elderly residents who are trying to sell their home to a developer have been caught in the crossfire. Homeowners Need State’s Protection By Thomas Callahan Ameriquest, the company well known for its Super Bowl ads and sponsorship of Major League Baseball, NASCAR and the latest Rolling Stones tour, has jumped into the Massachusetts governor’s race. No, not as a candidate, but as a critical issue that could influence voters all around the state. Smart-Growth Advocates Getting Smarter About Real Life By Jim Miara In January, smart-growth advocates held the 5th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth conference in Denver. I didn’t attend, but from interviews with several people who were there and a look at the conference agenda, it appears that smart growth mavens are evolving. They are beginning to come down from the clouds to take on some of the messy realities of modern growth patterns, such as cars, lifestyle preferences and the economy. Certainly, their reluctance in the past to address the awkward practicalities of everyday life has hurt the smart growth cause. This shift is a good sign. Smart-Growth Advocates Getting Smarter About Real Life By Jim Miara In January, smart-growth advocates held the 5th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth conference in Denver. I didn’t attend, but from interviews with several people who were there and a look at the conference agenda, it appears that smart growth mavens are evolving. They are beginning to come down from the clouds to take on some of the messy realities of modern growth patterns, such as cars, lifestyle preferences and the economy. Certainly, their reluctance in the past to address the awkward practicalities of everyday life has hurt the smart growth cause. This shift is a good sign. Bank of America Weighs Future of Olympic Sponsorship By Paul Nowell When Cassie Johnson competes with the U.S. curling team at the Winter Olympics in Italy, she’ll have an entourage of friends and relatives cheering her on, all making the trip to Turin with the help of Bank of America Corp. Check and Balance Banker and Tradesman's political cartoon. |
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