Government / Politics
Doing More With Less State Money
A Brookings Institute working paper describes the challenge of optimizing state consumption given pro-cyclical budget constraints.
Rail Vs. Resources In Minnesota
The governor's race in Minnesota may be decided by candidates' views on transportation.
Unbalanced Tax System Promotes Urban Sprawl
According to a report by the University of Toledo, cities in Lucas County, Ohio, unknowingly contributed to sprawl.
Utility Costs Feature In Secession Debate
Anti-secession advocates say carving up Los Angeles could increase utility bills.
Hertzberg Navigating Colorado River
California Assembly Speaker Emeritus Robert Hertzberg discusses the state's efforts to reduce its dependency on the Colorado River for its urban water supply.
City Doubles In Size Overnight The 'Old-Fashioned Way'
In an attempt to revitalize the area, Louisville, KY, merges with a county. Will it work?
Congressional Agenda For TEA 21 Re-Authorization
An interview with Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minnesota), the ranking Democrat on the Congressional Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, discussing the agenda for the re-authrorization of TEA 21.
Pimping Land Use
The Los Angeles Times slams Proposition 51 as an attempt to secretly sell land conservation programs.
California Is Divided Along East-West Divide
California has long had a north-south split, but local land use politicssuggests more of an east-west divide.
California's State Planning Bill
A bill that takes a small step toward better "state planning" in Californiaawaits a decision by Governor Gray Davis.
Sprawl Becomes Issue In MA Campaign
Regulating growth and development is becoming an increasingly important campaign issue in elections around the U.S.
The Growing Weight Of Smart Growth Opposition
Smart growth still dominates public discussions, but the concerns of smart growth opponents are being given more weight than ever before.
One Of The Few Secession Successes
A small community in Maine demonstrates that secession can succeed. But secession is only the beginning of a long process.
Open Space Fee Targeted
Nearly 300,000 property owners in Santa Clara County, CA will pay a an extra $20 for the preservation of open space.
Voters, Elected Officials Differ On Growth Management Tools
Voters and elected officials prefer different types of growth managementstrategies.
Likely Potential Terrorist Targets
Urban design writer Anthony Flint catalogs the most likely urban targets for terrorism.
Beyond Convention On Land Conservation
Michigan gubernatorial candidates urged to consider promising home-grown ideas.
Los Angeles Breakup Now Seems Unlikely
With just two months to the election, the secession movement hasn't been able to develop a credible revolutionary zeal.
Illinois' Local Planning Technical Assistance Act
The APA praises the State of Illinois for passage of the Local Planning Technical Assistance Act as "exemplary and trend-setting."
A Governor's Race Silent On Growth
Don't count on a debate about growth during this year's California race for governor.
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.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
