The Huffington Post
The Fourth Urbanism
Columnist Frank Gruber seeks to define an urbanism separate from New Urbanism, Post-Urbanism, and 'Everyday' Urbanism: what he calls "Cityism."
California, More States Facing Enormous Budget Shortfalls
The State of California missed a midnight deadline for a budget solution, and may have to issue IOUs. But they're not the only states facing imminent budget crises.
Rep. Blumenauer Touts Cap and Trade
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer expresses his support for the American Clean Energy and Security Act as the House of Representatives prepares for a vote.
Times Square, Without Cars
Construction crews moved in to Times Square Sunday night to start work on another ambitious leg of New York's pedestrianization project.
Opinion: Beware Toll Road Privatization
Author, WSJ columnist and Huffington Post blogger Thomas Frank cautions against the public-private partnerships that are leasing public toll roads, warning that it isn't in the public interest; that they will become affordable only to the wealthy.
A Scandal At The Nation's Largest Community Organizing Group?
The New York Times reported last week that the country's largest and most successful progressive community organizing group covered up a $1 million embezzlement. Peter Dreier and John Atlas put the controversy in the larger context.
Will the Housing Bubble Swallow the Fed?
J.P. Morgan's federally-back purchase of Bear Stearns holds billions in dubious "mortgage backed securities," and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are pumping hundreds of billions into the market. Time may be running out for the Federal Reserve.
Fighting Wildfires With Land Use Laws
More than controlled burns or flying water tankers, zoning could be the firefighters most powerful tool.
The Suburbs Aren't Family Friendly After All
While hard-working families with children often head out to the suburbs for an affordable home, the hidden toll is the long commutes by car -- and its frequently women who bear the brunt of the costs.
The Other Firestorm
While catastrophic, the California fires will not have nearly the destructive impact as the other firestorm still in progress: the subprime meltdown.
The Gentrification Of Rural America
Commentator Barbara Ehrenreich laments the 'luxurification' of every scenic spot in America.
The Community Ownership Society
Municipal wi-fi and regionally-owned power utilities are two successful examples of community ownership, which is being promoted as an alternative to unaccountable corporatism.
Supreme Court Nominee's Environmental Record
Carl Pope comments on U.S. Supreme Court nominee John Roberts' legal opinions on environmental cases.
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.
