Government / Politics
FEMA to Evict Katrina Refugees from Hotels
Their homes destroyed and the available housing stock almost wiped out, 150,000 displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina may find themselves evicted from their government-subsidized hotel rooms in little more than two weeks, according to a new decision from
Concern About 'Ballot Box Planning' In The Bay Area
A mixed result on election day for extending the urban growth boundaries in four East Bay cities leaves developers with hope while environmentalists are worried about fending off future developer initiatives.
Op-Ed To Thwart Referendum Of Racetrack Conversion to TOD
The City of San Mateo, CA, unanimously approves the conversion of a functioning, 1930's era, 83-acre racetrack into a mixed-use TOD. Opponents petition to put the proposal on the ballot.
Louisiana Pushing Statewide Construction Standards
The proposed bill would set standards on how new homes are built.
New Virginia Governor Played To Suburbs In Win
Suburban voters in Virginia concerned with transportation and growth control may have swung the election to the Democrat Gov.-elect Timothy Kaine in the governor's race.
Slow Growth Forces Defeated by Unlikely Coalition
An editorial showing how diverse coalitions can defeat grassroots activists that seek, through political initiatives, to unreasonably restrict infill growth in "built-out" cities.
Voters Show Slow-Growth Tendencies
Tuesday was a tough day at the polls for California developers. Slow-growth advocates won two-thirds of the local measures that appeared on special election ballots, as voters rejected a number of high-profile projects.
Is Eminent Domain Being Abused As A Hot Button Political Issue?
Mark Alan Hughes takes on politicians who plan to use legislation limiting the use of eminent domain as a means to mobilize voters. Hughes points out that Kelo didn’t really change anything about the use of eminent domain.
Is Sprawl Universal?
Witold Rybczynski reviews Robert Bruegmann's new book, Sprawl: A Compact History.
City Hires New Firm To Revise Downtown Plan By Duany
West Palm Beach City Commission selects new firm to revise the City's Downtown Master Plan, based on form driven code authored by Duany-Plater Zyberk in 1996, with new, guideline driven code.
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
A new documentary, "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" examines the effect that governmental subsidies to Wal-Mart have on local communities.
Good Fences Make Good International Neighbors
A new immigration proposal in the House calls for an electronic fence to be built along the Mexico-U.S. border.
Congress Votes to Reverse Eminent Domain Decision
Bill that would reverse the June 2005 Supreme Court decision giving local governments unprecedented ability to seize and redevelop property receives bipartisan support.
The Ultimate Kelo Backlash: Ending Eminent Domain
The House passes a bill that would prevent private development of land seized through eminent domain. A similar measure is introduced in the Senate.
Florida Wetland Permits Debate Heats Up
Environmental groups are warring with Congressmen on making wetland permitting more 'accessible'.
China Considers Ending Urban Residency Permit System
Millions of rural Chinese have moved to the largest cities, seeking jobs, but without formal access or rights to services. Chinese officials are concerned that the unequal treatment of urban and rural residents may lead to social instability.
Federal City in NOLA proposed
A proposal for local military bases is added to the hurricane recovery package.
Planning for Post-Republican America
David W. Orr. believes that the Bush administration is about to self-destruct, and with it, its approach to science, environment, climate change and energy; it's time to start planning for what will replace it.
Recognizing Planning As A Leadership Position
Philadelphia's Mayor proposes to include the director of the city's planning commission in his cabinent.
Environmentalists Worried About Alito's Record
Environmentalists in D.C. have spent the last 24 hours digging through Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito's extensive paper trail for clues as to how he might vote on environmental cases were he confirmed as a U.S. Supreme Court justice.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
