Making Places

Public Spaces Key to Flint's Rebirth

With a focus on public spaces, Flint, Michigan, is looking to revitalize itself.

March 7, 2008 - Making Places

The Placemaking Checklist

The Project for Public Spaces offers this checklist to help determine if your city is a "great" city.

March 6, 2008 - Making Places

The 12 Best Public Squares in the US & Canada

In order to inspire better urban development, the Project for Public Spaces has honored some of the best public squares in American and Canada.

December 23, 2005 - Making Places

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.