Government / Politics
Centrists Stand Alone In California Budget Squabble
Republican California Assemblyman Keith Richman addresses the budget negotiation, responsible politics, and the loneliness of being a centrist in state politics today.
Democrats Make Environmental Debate 'User-friendly'
Democratic presidential candidates are expanding the environmental debate to include social justice, national security and morality.
Presidential Candidates Attack Bush's Environmental Policies
Five democratic presidential candidates criticized the Bush administration's environmental policies and touched on issues such as climate change, air quality, and brownfields.
Criminal Investigation Into L.A. Housing Authority
The U.S. attorney's office initiates a criminal investigation into the finances of the Los Angeles Housing Authority.
California's Uneven Property Tax
The California property tax system puts an unfair burden on homeowners and new businesses.
Western Washington's Light Rail Woes
More roadblocks to getting the light rail built in Western Washington.
Is Renaming Of Major Streets A New Trend?
Los Angeles debates whether to change the name of a major street.
The Thriving Non-Cities Of America
Avoiding the mistakes of older cities, an "odd urban animal" is thriving in the U.S. -- the non-city.
Urban Revitalization: Differences Between U.K. And U.S.
An interview with U.K. deputy prime minister John Prescott; he talks about the urban policy differences between the U.S. and U.K. as well as London's bold congestion charging experiment.
Cities For Sale
In an effort to raise money, cities are turning over their public spaces to advertisers
Nevada Land Development: Corruption Or Politics?
The Los Angeles Times runs a two-part expose on Nevada Senator Harry Reid's corruption in trading money for development opportunities.
Milwaukee Mayor Norquist To Be New CNU Director
Milwaukee Mayor John O. Norquist will become president and chief executive officer of the Congress for The New Urbanism.
A Skeptic's Guide To Public Policy
Two veteran reporters publish a list of the '10 main ways that the government spins the public,' and offer their guide to interpreting the spin.
Freddie Mac Scandal?
Home mortgage giant Freddie Mac fires its president and replaces two senior executives amid accounting review irregularities.
Prop. 13 At 25: The Debate Continues
On the 25h anniversary of California's landmark Prop. 13, the debate over its impact continues.
County Approves Age-based Zoning Restrictions
A retirement mecca south of Tampa has persuaded Hillsborough County Commissioners to approve an age restriction that prevents young families from living in any of its 5,700 households.
Sierra Club Promotes Growth Zones And Affordable Housing
Bill Allayaud, California State Legislative Director for the Sierra Club, discusses aggressive legislation to promote growth zones.
Noted Urban Planner Enters City Council Race
Author and urban planning commentator Bill Fulton announces his candidacy for a Ventura City Council seat.
New York City's Summer Of 'Silly Summons'
Is New York City's "ticket blitz" for minor infractions meant to generate income for the financially-strapped city?
An SUV-sized Tax Loophole
An intentionally-overlooked tax loophole will allow any self-employed person to claim tax deductions for the purchase of an SUV.
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 Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
