Government / Politics
Progressive Agenda Must Include Smart Growth
America and the world are in a grave crisis, says Patrick Doherty, and only "a new American economic engine" can bring about real change.
Fiscal Crisis Causing Cities To Cut Services
As a result of an increasing squeeze on municipal budgets, many cities and towns are cutting staff and services and are increasing fees, according to survey of 328 cities by the National League of Cities.
New Deal For Canadian Cities Appears Imminent
Senior governments consider providing new sources of sustained funding for public transit and affordable housing
Developer Fees On The Rise
Local cities and states see rising property values as a way to cut budget gaps by increasing developer fees.
Nader: Energy Bill Shows Contempt For The American People
The legislation (H.R. 6) is 1700 pages of giveaways and contempt for the American people -- their health, safety and pocketbooks says Ralph Nader.
Rouse Will Not Tolerate Rabble-Rousers
The developer bans a street performer on its property for making an offensive comment.
Why Don't Planners And Health Officials Work Together?
Planners and public health officials ought to work together to design walkable neighborhoods.
Province Of Ontario Unveils Smart Growth Agenda
A new agenda promises a Toronto greenbelt, coordinated transit and new curbs on urban sprawl.
Was The California Recall Election Really About Cars And Sprawl?
'Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was a knockout Thursday in a new role: San Fernando Valley car salesman.'
The Politics Of Sprawl
Sprawl isn't simply the result of market forces, argues Joel Hirschhorn, but the result of a determined "sprawl lobby."
The First Transit Station Naming Rights
Nextel Communication's $50 million deal to name to the Las Vegas Convention Center monorail station is the first of its kinds.
Seattle Busted
Seattle must now find a new source of income after taxes for street lighting is deemed illegal.
Governor Proposes Statewide Transportation Planning
In efforts to create 'a more rational planning framework', the state of Massachusetts will apply new standards to all major transportation projects before the projects can secure funding.
Do SUVs Cause More Wear and Tear Than Others?
Do sport utility vehicles cause more wear and tear on roads than cars? The mayor of Chicago thinks so; engineers disagree.
Ferry Snapped Up On EBay
After just three days on eBay, the Washington passenger ferry Tyee was sold to a boat broker in Florida for $560,000.
Trash Dumping Could Lead To International Crisis
Toronto and other Ontario towns' practice of dumping waste in the U.S. has already lead to grave border security concerns.
Need A Ride?
Washington State is selling some serious transportation options on eBay.
California Cities Adopt Urban Growth Boundaries
California voters decided on two dozen land use ballot measures on November 4.
Paris Grows Up
Paris will lift its 30-year-old ban on high-rise construction.
Prominent Urban Planners Win Council Seats
Urban planning may be a good foundation for a political career. Three urban planners, including William Fulton, are elected to the Ventura City council.
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
