Local Government Commission

Battling Rising Costs Of Physical Inactivity

When do issues of obesity and overweight become a societal issue in need of government intervention? According to a recent report in the Journal of Obesity Research, the public sector — counties, states and the federal government — cover

October 9, 2004 - Local Government Commission

Developing Smart Growth Zoning Codes

Dozens of presentations from several workshop on developing smart growth zoning codes are published by the LGC.

August 30, 2004 - Local Government Commission

Increasing Density Can Create A Sense Of Place

A new publication uses case studies to illustrate how increasing density in appropriate locations can help achieve local economic development goals.

February 14, 2004 - Local Government Commission

GIS: A Tool For Improving Community Livability

This fact sheet from the Local Government Commission contains shows communities have used geographic information systems to improve the livability of their communities.

December 11, 2003 - Local Government Commission

News from HUD User

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

Call for Speakers

Mpact Transit + Community

New Updates on PD&R Edge

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Websites

The best of the Internet—since 2002.

Top Apps

Planning apps for a brave new world.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

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.