Metropolitan Institute At Virginia Tech
The Four Virginias
An academic brief examines demographics and voting patterns in the “four Virginias,” or the major socio-political sections of the state.
Does Urban Containment Reduce Sprawl?
More than 100 US metropolitan areas attempt to control exurbanization through various forms of urban containment. Does it work?
Evaluating Census Data On Gated Communities
A first look at the Census' "Gated Community" data examines the differences among different types of gated communities.
Metropolitan Planning Organizations Reviewed
Have MPOs undertaken actions consistent with environmental justice andtransportation equity mandates?
Boomburbs At Buildout?
Many 'Boomburbs,' or large fast-growing suburbs, are nearing their buildout, argues Robert E. Lang.
City of Costa Mesa
Licking County
Barrett Planning Group LLC
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Tufts University, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning
City of Universal City TX
ULI Northwest Arkansas
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.
