The Star-Ledger
An Anti-Sprawl Checklist
How can you measure the success of sprawl-control initiatives? Here's a checklist...
Sprawl For Dummies
The Star-Ledger offers an introduction to the "McMansionization" of New Jersey.
Poll: No Consensus On Solutions For Sprawl
A poll finds that New Jerseyans are concerned about sprawl but can't agree on the solutions.
NJ To Abandon AIr Pollution Control Program
NJ Dept. Of Environment Protection plans to abandon an emissions trading program similar to the one being promoted at the national level by the USEPA.
'Ticking Timebomb' For NJ Council On Affordable Housing
New Jersey towns are to blame as only 272 towns out of 566 have saught protection under the Council on Affordable Housing.
Court Ruling A Blow To Sprawl Opponents
New Jersey State Supreme Court upheld its controversial descisions that supports housing for the poor.
$250 Million To Create Federal Stewardship Area
Federal legislation to protect 100,000 acres of forested watersheds in NJ and NY.
Development Threatens Pinelands
The Pinelands region is threatened with encroaching developments. Its future depends on Gov. James E. McGreevey.
New Jersey To Save Remaining Airports
New Jersey is committing money to save general aviation airports around the state. The small airports are threatened by development and other pressures.
Schley Mountain: A Land-Use Case Study
An extensive special report examines land use in New Jersey by looking at The Hills, a 5,100-unit collection of townhouses and single-family homes, commercial strips and office buildings, that's home to about 10,000 people.
Congress Considers 'Truck Freeways'
Congress will consider a plan to separate big rigs and cars on freeways.
New Taxes, Tax Credits Proposed To Help NJ Cities
The Fund for New Jersey's 35-page report could be a blueprint for Gov. James E. McGreevey
New Jersey Fires Planners, Delcares War On Sprawl
A week after angering sprawl foes by sacking the state's entire planning office, the New Jersey governor signs a sweeping new anti-sprawl order.
Town Wins Right To Block Farm Sale To Big Developer
New Jersey town is first to win the right to condemn a farm to prevent it from being turned into a sprawling residential development.
New Jersey's 20 Sprawl-Stopping Recommendations
Committing $1 billion to preserve open space will do just half the job to curb suburban sprawl in New Jersey.
EcoComplex: A Model Of Eco-Friendly Architecture
New Jersey's EcoComplex, an environmental research and technology development center, practices what it preaches.
Historic Trust OKs $12 million for 49 Preservation Projects
New Jersey's ambitious preservation effort approves first batch of historic preservation projects.
Barrett Planning Group LLC
City of Cleburne
KTUA Planning and Landscape Architecture
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
City of Universal City TX
ULI Northwest Arkansas
City of Laramie, Wyoming
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
