Government / Politics
Retired From City Management But Still In-the-Game
Former CAO of Culver City, Mark Winogrond reflects on the state of planning in California and the need for planners to be more proactive in determining the future of their respective communities.
Sprawl Politics Traps Americans In Blandburbs
Joel Hirschhorn examines the power of the "sprawl lobby", and its impact on the American landscape.
Gas Prices And The SUV Nation
Higher gas prices may be the only way to force concern about fuel efficiency.
Steinberg Critiques Schwarzenegger's Local Budget Deal
Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg analyzes the recent deal struck between Governor Schwarzenegger and the League of Cities, lamenting that the deal fails to include the reform necessary to fix the system.
California's Transit Village Bill
California Governor Schwarzenegger signs a "Transit Village" bill.
What You Can Do About High Gas Prices
Lynn Sweet says the problem isn't the price of gas.
'Silent Majority' Favors Affordable Housing
National Association of Realtors finds growing public acceptance of affordable housing projects.
Tax Us, Please!
Library patrons in Salt Lake City ask for a library tax to preserve levels of service.
America's Gasoline Addiction
Randy Salzman says the nation's gasoline addiction deserves a rational response.
Los Angeles' Experiment With Neighborhood Councils
A report on the city's vast experiment with neighborhood councils shows mixed results, and how messy democracy can be.
The Impact Of Housing Voucher Cuts
The federal Section 8 housing program helps low-income Americans afford decent places to live. But now it's about to be trimmed.
Blumenauer Responds To 'The American Dream'
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, (D-Ore.) responds to media coverage of the April, "Preserving the American Dream" conference in Portland.
Summary Of 'Preserving The American Dream' Conference
The American Dream Coalition presents a summary of its April, 2004 'Preserving the American Dream' conference, held in Portland.
England Faces What America Faces
Grassroots opposition confronts government attempts to build more homes to reduce commuting.
Regionalism In Minneapolis-St. Paul
What Cleveland can learn from Minneapolis-St. Paul.
CA State Budgets Past, Present & Future
Former state senator and finance director Steve Peace discusses the state's current fiscal challenges, the prospects for comprehensive structural reform, and California Today.
Mayoral Candidate Hertzberg Unveils A Vision For L.A.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Bob Hertzberg lays out his vision for a new and revitalized L.A.
Congestion Charging 'Inevitable' In Scotland
Edinburgh may be the first Scottish city to try congestion pricing, but others will surely follow.
Wal-Mart's New Political Strategy
Increasingly, Wal-Mart is getting involved in local politics to overturn local ordinances that block the company's expansion.
Louisville Metro Merger: A Success Story
Cities around the nation a curious about Louisville's experience.
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
