Government / Politics
Ecoptopia: Regional Planning Perspectives
Glenn R Pascall interviews Bay Area policymakers about challenges facing their region.
Profile Of EPA Chief Whitman
It's a good thing that Environmental Protection Agency chief Christine Todd Whitman is tough...
Anti-sprawl Budgets Drying Up
According to a report by the Natural Resources Defense Council, states are cutting funds for open-space and "anti-sprawl" initiatives.
Combatting Sprawl With A Radical Tax Plan
California legislators are considering a radical new tax-sharing plan that would change sales tax incentives on land use.
More Condemnations Being Blocked
A Connecticut judge rules that the city of New London was not explicit enough in defining conditions for condemnation.
Senate Votes For Alternate Power Sources
Senate approves a plan to increase electricity from alternate source to 10 percent in 2020.
Annexation: The New Growth Strategy
Corporations have mergers and acquisitions. Cities have annexation. Annexation can be far more brutal.
The 'Real Reason' Behind ANWR Drilling
Paul Krugman writes an editorial about the 'real reason' why the Bush administration is keen on drilling at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
Tax-Sharing Bill Forces Regionalism Issue
A California tax-sharing bill forces the regionalism issue, but opposition holds firm.
Wal-Mart Wins At The Polls
For the third time in Arizona, Wal-Mart has won its zoning at the polls.
Commission Tries To Return Initiative Process To The People
David Broder analyses Robert Hertzberg's reform effort
Breaking Up Los Angeles
Now Hollywood is also talking about secession. Will it be on the ballot in November with the Valley and harbor areas?
A Scandal At The EPA?
An editorial in the Wall Street Journal charges that funding at the EPA is out of control.
Slow-Growth Side Narrowly Carries Election Day
Slow-growth advocates in California were victorious in eight of fourteen local ballot measure elections on March 5.
Legal Circus Over Park and Beach Access
Residents Vs. Nonresidents; Money Vs. Slightly Less Money in Connecticut.
Is Philadelphia Blight Plan Worth The Debt: YES
Columnist Elmer Smith debates his colleague Mark Alan Hughes on the merits of Philadelphia's new $300 Neighborhood Transformation Initiative.
Is Philadelphia Blight Plan Worth The Debt: NO
Op-ed Columnist Mark Alan Hughes debates his colleague Elmer Smith on the merits of Philadelphia's new $300 Neighborhood Transformation Initiative.
Housing, Bonds Top CA Lawmakers' Priority Lists
Despite the lack of money -- or maybe because there is no money -- lawmakers could still pass a number of policy bills related to planning.
Has The Endangered Species List Become Too Long?
Debate begins over what constitutes an endangered species, and whether some species should be saved.
Initiative Could Radically Alter Portland City Government
The proposal would do away with Portland's commission form of government and replace it with a strong mayor and geographic city council representation.
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)
