Government / Politics
Reform Fannie And Freddie
The Christian Science monitor editorializes that government lending agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must be reformed.
Federal Standards For Local Zoning Boards
Opponents charge Senate Democrats with secretly trying to approve a land use bill that will impose federal standards on local land use.
Supreme Court Limits Property Rights
Supreme Court decision on "takings" is a blow to the "property rights" movement.
Sprawl May Choke Canada's Growth
A Canadian economist calls for urban growth boundaries to limit sprawl which threaten the country's economic health.
Property Rights And Takings: Messy Stuff
The Christian Science Monitor editorializes on the Supreme Court's ruling on Takings.
A 'Power Struggle' Over Placement Of Electric Poles
A power struggle is brewing over the authority to place power poles Boca Raton, Florida.
Supreme Court Declines To Expand Property Rights
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the government can temporarily block development in order to protect the environment or prevent over-development.
HUD: The Country's Largest Slumlord
Reason charges that HUD-funded projects and CDCs are wasteful, inneficient, and possibly corrupt.
Suburbia, Oil, And National Security
James Howard Kunstler ponders our built enironment and our insatiable thirst for cheap foreign oil.
Cities Find Cash in Naming Rights
An Orange County municipality is naming a city park after a shoe company.
Solving Northwest's Gridlock
Joel Connelly writes about urban sprawl and transit issues in the Pacific Northwest.
Baltimore's Vision 2030
Baltimore is seeking unprecedented public participation as it builds its regional plan for the next 30 years.
Portland: Candidates Debate Density
Three candidates vie for leadership of Metro, Portland's regional land-use planning body.
Elections To Determine Growth In 14 Cities
The future of development is the key issue in many of the 14 elections in L.A. County cities.
Diary Of A Planner: Welfare
In this second article of his "Diary of a planner" the Italian planner Bernardo Secchi talks about "Welfare"and reformist urban policies.
Homeowners' Assoc. Sued For Failing To Enforce Covenants
Wealthy Westchester community is tied in knots over one resident's determination to have community covenants enforced to the letter of the law.
HUD Announces $2.2 Billion In Grants
HUD's grant focuses new emphasis on homeownership opportunities, faith-based groups, and accountability.
Exclusivity Of Greenwich Beaches Hangs In The Balance
To the surprise of no one, non-residents did not utilize their newly won right to pack Greenwich beaches on a brisk April day. Will they pay upwards of $30 a day for the privilage once things heat up?
Wall Street Applauds Fannie Mae
The Wall Street Journal congratulates Fannie Mae for improving financial disclosure rules. But more is needed.
Downtown L.A. Sells Naming Rights
Officials in Los Angeles are close to closing a naming rights deal for $500 million or more for the entire downtown area.
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)
