Land Use

ArtPlace America has announced the 54 recipients (out of over 1200 applicants) for its most recent round of creative placemaking grants. The $15.2 million in grants will support projects in 44 communities and a statewide project in Connecticut.
10 hours ago   NRDC Switchboard Blog
<p>This article from <em>Governing</em> looks at the resurgence in popularity experienced by walkable urban areas and wonders is walking is truly making a major comeback in the United States.</p>
Feb 1, 2008   Governing
<p>A series of articles from the <em>Chicago Tribune</em> that look at zoning and the politics that shape the city's land use.</p>
Jan 30, 2008   The Chicago Tribune
<p>A recent report has found that restricting the government's eminent domain powers does not harm economic growth.</p>
Jan 30, 2008   The Wall Street Journal
<p>In this op-ed, regional planner and California American Planning Association officer Hing Wong emphasizes the importance of land use planning in meeting climate protection goals, citing examples of APA award-winning projects in the Bay Area.</p>
Jan 30, 2008   The San Francisco Chronicle
<p>Dutch architects are seeking out progressive solutions to sea level rise.</p>
Jan 30, 2008   NPR
<p>A look at a Shanghai museum focusing on urban planning.</p>
Jan 29, 2008   International Herald Tribune
<p>Despite County and municipal comprehensive plans that advocate for higher density new development in targeted growth areas, neighbors have strongly opposed the creation of a zoning amendment that would allow a development of 3,000 homes on 300 acres.</p>
Jan 28, 2008   Lancaster (PA) Sunday News
<p>Officials in Edmonton are considering a ban on any new drive through windows at fast food restaurants in an effort to curb emissions from idling cars.</p>
Jan 27, 2008   The Edmonton Sun
<p>This article looks at the success of downtown parks in cities big and small and argues that Eugene, Oregon, needs to start thinking about parks and stop looking at parking lots to drive the local economy.</p>
Jan 26, 2008   Eugene Weekly
<p>Construction of a new university bookstore in downtown Baltimore is seen as a critical piece of the downtown's rebirth. City officials are looking at offering tax incentives to ensure the bookstore deals comes through.</p>
Jan 25, 2008   The Baltimore Sun