Government / Politics
Acting New Jersey Governor Suspends Fast-Track Permits
Conservationists applauded the measure, but some business groups are worried that it may stop growth.
Many States Rushing To Blunt Eminent Domain Ruling
Lawmakers in several states are trying to limit the impact of the Supreme Court's eminent domain ruling
Age Of The Megalopolis
To survive in the 21st century, major metro areas work together to plan their transportation and economic strategies.
China's Global Search For Oil
Will China's thirst for oil lead to a possible showdown with the United States?
Planning Board Threatened With Jail
A judge orders the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission to approve 254 townhouses or face jail.
L.A. Developer Settles Lawsuit
KB Home agrees to pay a $3.2 million settlement for poor lending practices.
Fort Lauderdale's Sidewalk Mistake
Fort Lauderdale accidentally built a sidewalk on private property, and has been leasing the property every since.
How To Value Community In The Wake Of Kelo Vs. New London
An editor outlines a plan that would allow for concessions to be made to long-standing members of the community in case of government displacement.
Booming Housing Market a Sign of Fragile Economy
Fear -- and artificially low interest rates -- may be propping up the global economy.
U.S. City Proves Living Green Makes Economic Sense
The city known as "America's environmental laboratory" is showing that environment-friendly policies make good economic sense.
Is Kelo Good For Urban Planning?
The recent ruling by the Supreme Court to uphold the use of eminent domain was seen as an endorsement of professional planning. Bit this is not true, writes Sam Staley in this week's Op-Ed.
Baghdad's Mayor Threatens to Quit Over State of City
Failure of Iraqi government and U.S. forces to repair war-damaged urban infrastructure makes effort to govern the capital city "useless".
Democrats, Republicans Unite Against Eminent Domain Decision
Cut Federal funding to cities that use eminent domain for economic development projects not deemed to be in the public interest, opponents say.
Never Mind The Kelo, Here's Scott Bullock
The attorney who argued the landmark eminent domain case considers the Supreme Court's decision.
Lack of Political Leadership on Urban Issues Harms U.S. Cities
Compared to the approach taken in other countries such as England, America's leaders have apparently chosen to not to care about -- or plan for -- livable cities, writes Neal Peirce.
The Most Ambitious US Solar-Energy Initiative Ever Proposed
California Governor Schwarzenegger's ambitious solar-roof plan could get sidelined by partisan squabbling.
Tax Policies To Help Working Families In Cities
A new paper examine how existing federal tax laws affect households in cities, and how to improve economic opportunities and incentives.
Comparing Livability In Baghdad and Houston
In an effort to put the best light on the situation in Iraq, Administration officials are making dubious comparisons to the state of America's cities.
Simulation Shows Turmoil Likely from Oil Shocks
This past week two former CIA directors and policy makers participated in a scenario in which the chaotic geopolitics of oil lead to $150 a barrel prices and a crippled economy.
One Man's Castle Is Another Man's Mall
The Christian Science Monitor offers its opinion on the Supreme Court's recent ruling on eminent domain.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
